New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit Fee Calculator
A concealed carry permit in New Jersey costs $200 for the initial application through the local police / state police, is valid 2 years, and renews for $200.
Verified against official New Jersey sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.
- Renewal (billed $200 every 2 years)Portal total $226 with background and service fees; no re-fingerprinting$100.00
- Initial permit applicationStatutory fee (raised from $50 in 2022); portal total $205 + separate vendor fingerprinting$200.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- New Jersey's 2-year cycle at $200 makes it the most expensive state to maintain a carry permit long-term.
What determines permit cost in New Jersey?
- Initial application ($200)
- Renewal every 2 years ($200)
- Issuing authority: Local police / State Police
- Required for concealed carry
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concealed carry permit cost in New Jersey?
The initial application costs $200 (Statutory fee (raised from $50 in 2022); portal total $205 + separate vendor fingerprinting), paid to the local police / state police. Renewal is $200 every 2 years.
Is New Jersey a permitless carry state?
No — you need a valid permit to carry concealed in New Jersey. Training and background-check requirements apply; check the issuing authority's current rules.
How long is a New Jersey carry permit valid?
2 years. Renewing costs $200 (Portal total $226 with background and service fees; no re-fingerprinting) — renew before expiration to avoid reapplying as a new applicant.
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Official New Jersey resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.