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Hillsdale Police Department Points of Contact for Firearms Permitting:

Sgt. Matt Buesser

Sgt. Dave Sayers

P.O. Joseph Roma

P.O. Dominick SpecialE

The following are instructions for obtaining a New Jersey Firearms I.D. Card, Pistol Purchase Permit:

The Firearms Bureau handles all the applications for Firearms Identification Cards and Permits to Purchase Handguns.  Please follow the directions below to apply for a Firearms ID Card or a Pistol Purchase Permit.  A PDF version of the document can also be found attached at the bottom of this article.

If you need any assistance you may contact our firearms bureau at firearms@hillsdalepolice.com or by calling 201-664-4200.

FARS Application Procedures

Effective 12/22/22, Assembly No. A4769 raised the fees for a Firearms Purchaser Identification card to $50.00 and Permits to Purchase Handguns to $25.00 each. All fees must be paid by check or money order and are non-refundable.