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Firearm Applicant's Instructions
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If you have any questions regarding these instructions, call (908) 995-4670 for assistance
or
or visit the New Jersey State Police Firearms Identification Website
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APPLICANT MUST:

1. Be a resident of Holland Township
*Must provide copies of either tax bill or rent/lease payment showing address.
*Must provide copies of at least two recent bills in your name and address (i.e. electric, phone, etc.)

2. Be 18 years of age for Firearms for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card.
Be 21 years of age for Firearms Permit to Purchase Handgun
* Must provide copy of Birth Certificate
* Must provide copy of Driver's License - photo preferred, and must show house and street address.

3. Answer all questions truthfully - type or block print all answers.

4. Give complete mailing address where asked:
A. Applicant (must include house number and street)
B. Employer
C. References (someone that has known you a minimum of 3-5 years, may not be a relative or a member of this         
department).

5.
Do not sign or date application forms until processed.  An officer must witness your signature.

6.
Call (908) 995-4670 to make arrangements for the processing of your application.  Appointments cannot be made.

7.     
A. Fingerprinting- Necessary for
all first time firearm applicants and all applications for permits to carry.  
Due to a new mandated process by the New Jersey State Police fingerprinting
must be processed by Morpho Trak, who
provides live scan (electronic fingerprinting).  The cost is $60.25 which is paid directly to Morpho Trak either by a credit card
or a debit card
only.  No cash or checks are accepted.  This process will be explained upon you returning the completed
application and necessary paperwork.  
Please note: Your application must be processed by an officer prior to the above
fingerprinting process.  (Eff. 2/1/10)

B. An applicant who possesses a valid Firearm Identification Card from any jurisdiction or who was previously
fingerprinted and obtained a Permit to Purchase a Handgun from this department,
does not need to be
fingerprinted
.  (Must have I.D. Card in possession and provide to Officer for copy to be made - both sides.

C. If fingerprinting is not necessary [B above], then:
(1) Request for Criminal History Record Information for a Non Criminal Justice Purpose (Form SBI 212A) Waiver
must be signed.  Applicant must provide a MONEY ORDER made out to "Division of State Police- S.B.I. for
$18.00. (No personal checks accepted).

8. All applicants must complete and sign a
"Consent for Mental Health Records Search".

9. Applicants under the age of 26 must complete and sign a "Consent for Juvenile Records Search".

10. All applicants must fill out information required on
"Page 2" of "Firearm Application Investigation Report" and
"Firearms Investigation Release Authorization",
Appendix 14B.

11. Fees - Must have correct change or check made out to "Holland Township Police Department" for permit(s) or I.D.
Card,  (Permit is $2.00 each, I.D. Card is $5.00 - initial only; no fee for duplicate card).

12. Application for
Duplicate Firearms Purchaser Identification Card

A. Must complete "Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit" (STS-33),   
and check appropriate block(s) on top of form.

B. To replace stolen or lost card, applicant must provide a statement as to where, when, how stolen or lost.

C. To replace mutilated card, applicant must provide statements as to where, when, and how mutilated.  (Also, turn
in mutilated card).
First Time
Applicant Forms
REMINDER: DO NOT SIGN FORMS,
AN OFFICER MUST WITNESS YOUR
SIGNATURE
Tax or Rent / Lease Payment

Copies of 2 recent bills

Copy of Birth Certificate

Copy of Driver's License

STS-33

Firearms Investigation Release Form

Investigation Report - Page 2

Juvenile Records Search

SP-66 Consent for Mental Health

$5.00 I.D. Card (one time fee) cash or
personal check made payable to

Holland Township Police Department

$2.00 for each permit cash or personal
check made payable to

Holland Township Police Department
Applicant Has I.D. Card
Needs Permit to Purchase
Forms
REMINDER: DO NOT SIGN FORMS,
AN OFFICER MUST WITNESS YOUR
SIGNATURE
Tax or Rent / Lease Payment

Copies of 2 recent bills

Copy of Birth Certificate

Copy of Driver's License


Copy of Firearms ID Card


STS-33

Firearms Investigation Release Form

Investigation Report - Page 2

SBI- 212A

Juvenile Records Search

SP-66 Consent for Mental Health

MONEY ORDER made out to "Division of
State Police- S.B.I." for $18.00

$2.00 for each permit cash or personal
check made payable to

Holland Township Police Department
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