Chester Township

1 Parker Road, Chester, New Jersey 07930
Phone: 908-879-5100

Permit to Carry a Handgun

Instructions for Permits to Carry a Firearm

 

  • Concealed Carry Permits (njportal.com)
    • All Concealed Carry Permits must be processed through the portal 
    • The ORI# is NJ140700
      • BEFORE YOU START THE PERMIT PROCESS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
      • SBI Number
      • Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders.)
      • One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date
      • Personal Information: including Social Security Number, and Driver's License Number
      • Background Information
      • For Armored Car Applicants: Uploaded Employment Letter
      • Contact Information for four (4) non-family related references (cannot be related by blood or law)
      • Information on handguns to be carried
      • $50 Application Fee to be paid to the State of New Jersey
      • $150 Application fee to be paid to Chester Township within 7 days of application (EXACT CHANGE or CHECK only written out to Chester Township.)

     9/18/23: Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) Protocol adopted. (CCARE link) (Use of Force for Private Citizen Conceal Carry link)

 

 

Chester Township

1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930

info@chestertownship.org

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Hours

Tel: (908) 879-5100
Fax: (908) 879-8281
Main Office Open 9:00-4:30 M-F
See Staff Directory for individual office hours.

Police Contact

In case of emergency, dial 911.

For non-emergencies, dial 908-879-5514.

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