Concealed Carry Permit Application
Please Read Prior to Submitting Your Application
Mahwah Police Department can only process applications for Mahwah Residents. Out of state residents must apply to the New Jersey State Police.
The Mahwah Police Department Firearms Identification Unit assists residents with the application, processing, and registration of firearms. The Firearms Identification Unit may be reached at 201-529-1000 Ext. 211 or via e-mail at firearms@mahwahpd.org.
Online Application Procedures for Applicants
Visit the application website by clicking the button below:
When you log on, you must enter the following Mahwah Police Department ORI #: NJ0023300
Complete the online application.
You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
Gun Safety and Responsible Gun Ownership
Mahwah Police Department is in partnership with the BeSMART Program. The program is designed to help promote proper firearm storage and to normalize the conversation regarding responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths.
PAYMENT:
Submit money order in the amount of $150 payable to the Township of Mahwah.
Please include full name of applicant on the money order.
NO Cash or Personal checks will be accepted.
Payment can be dropped off at Mahwah Police Headquarters 24/7.
Please Note
Your application will not be considered complete and will not be processed until payment is received.
If your application is denied by Mahwah Chief of Police you will be notified in writing and will have thirty days (30) to appeal the denial to the Superior Court of Bergen County.
Additional Documents
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NJ Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) Protocol Memorandum
NJ Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE)
NJ Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification
NJ Use of Force Interim Training For Private Citizen Concealed Carry
