Permit to Carry a Handgun

The Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) or Permit to Carry (PTC) applications are processed online at https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry. Approved applications are valid for two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date.

All applicants MUST have been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey and assigned an SBI number before they can apply for a CCP or PTC. If you have never been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey before, you must apply for an Initial Firearms ID first. Please see the Firearms ID & Permit to Purchase a Handgun instructions page.

What will I need for submitting an initial Concealed Carry Permit application?

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
Information on handguns to be carried
$50.00 payable online to the "NJSP" and $150.00 paid in-person at BTPD. We accept exact cash, check, or money orders payable to "Burlington Township Police Department"

What will I need for submitted a renewal Concealed Carry Permit Application?

SBI Number, Last Name and Date of Birth for validation
One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date
Any updates to Personal Information
Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders)
Background Information
Any updates to Handgun Information
$50.00 payable online to the "NJSP" and $150.00 paid in-person at BTPD. We accept exact cash, check, or money orders payable to "Burlington Township Police Department"

Once you have submitted your application, print/download a copy for your own records. Proceed to the Burlington Township Police Department with your payment and driver's license during business hours. Applications will NOT be processed until payment is received. If the department does not receive all requirements within 90 days, including payment, the application will be withdrawn.

Out of State residents who are not dual residents, MUST apply to a NJSP ORI. Please go to the website for the NJSP Application for Permit to Carry a Handgun for further instructions. If you have any questions regarding the application process, first refer to the NJSP FAQ link.

All other questions regarding the application process may be directed to Kim Young in the Police Records Department at kyoung@burltwppd.com or (609) 239-5883.