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Free New Jersey Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale

New Jersey is one of the strictest firearm states in the country, and a "private" gun bill of sale here is misleading — every transfer must run through a licensed dealer. A handgun transfer requires the buyer to present a valid Permit to Purchase a Handgun (PPH), valid for 90 days and good for one handgun only. A long-gun transfer requires a Firearms Purchaser Identification (FPID) card. Universal background checks apply. Skipping any of this is a serious crime, often a felony. Treat NJ gun transfers like the regulated transactions they are.

New Jersey Requirements: Transfer title within 10 days. 6.625% sales tax.

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Important: Federal and state laws may require a background check for firearm transfers. This bill of sale does not replace any legal requirements for background checks, waiting periods, or other regulations. Please consult your local laws before completing this transaction.

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Private firearm sales carry more legal requirements than most buyers realize — background check laws, waiting periods, and prohibited-person rules vary widely by state. Our guide explains when a bill of sale is legally required and what it must say. Read: Do I Need a Bill of Sale? →

New Jersey Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
New Jersey Firearm Bill of Sale (Permit-Required Transfer)
Agency
NJSP FIU
New Jersey State Police – Firearms Investigation Unit
Primary ID Field
Serial Number
Sales Tax
0.06625%
Title Required
No
Firearms are not titled, but New Jersey requires every private firearm transfer to go through a licensed firearms dealer — there is no truly "private" sale. The dealer runs the background check, processes the permit, and logs the transfer in their bound book.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Firearms purchases are subject to NJ's 6.625% Sales and Use Tax. Dealers collect on retail sales; private sales going through a dealer typically see the dealer's transfer fee plus the buyer's self-reported use tax obligation.

Exemption: No firearm-specific exemption. Inherited firearms via probate are not subject to sales tax but still require permit/FPID compliance.

Inspection Requirements

No mechanical inspection. New Jersey requires a Permit to Purchase a Handgun (PPH) for every handgun transfer (one permit per handgun) and a Firearms Purchaser Identification (FPID) card for any rifle or shotgun transfer. Universal background checks apply to every transfer including private.

New Jersey Gun / Firearm Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Buyer obtains a Permit to Purchase a Handgun (PPH) from local NJSP or municipal police — one permit per handgun, valid 90 days, ~30–60 day processing
  2. Buyer obtains or already holds a Firearms Purchaser Identification (FPID) card — required for any rifle or shotgun transfer
  3. Both parties meet at a licensed FFL (federal firearms licensee) — NJ requires every private transfer to flow through a dealer
  4. Dealer runs NICS background check, collects PPH or FPID, logs transfer in the bound book, completes ATF Form 4473
  5. Bill of sale records: full names, NJ addresses, FPID numbers, firearm make/model/serial number/caliber, exact price, date — keep a copy permanently
  6. Buyer and seller pay the dealer transfer fee (typically $40–$100 in NJ)
  7. Comply with NJ's magazine capacity limit (10 rounds), assault-weapon ban, and storage requirements

Common Pitfalls

  • Doing a face-to-face private sale without a dealer — felony in NJ, both parties exposed
  • Selling a handgun to someone with a PPH that has expired (90-day life) — illegal, dealer will refuse
  • Transferring a firearm without confirming the buyer's FPID is valid — sellers are on the hook
  • Selling magazines over 10 rounds, NJ-banned features, or roster-prohibited handguns — felony exposure
  • Skipping the bill of sale — when a firearm is later used in a crime, the last documented owner is the first stop, and without a bill of sale you are it
  • Family transfers — NJ provides extremely limited exemptions; assume permit and FPID still apply unless verified

Pro Tip

New Jersey firearm sales are not really private — every transfer flows through a licensed dealer with PPH, FPID, NICS, and a bound-book entry. Honor the universal background check rule, hand over a permit per handgun, verify the buyer's FPID for long guns, and keep a permanent bill of sale. NJ takes firearm trafficking and straw purchases very seriously, and one corner cut here can mean a felony.

New Jersey Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — FAQs

Can I sell my gun privately in New Jersey without going through a dealer?
No. New Jersey is one of the few states with a true universal background check requirement — every firearm transfer, including between private parties, must go through a licensed federal firearms dealer (FFL). The dealer runs the background check, verifies the buyer's Permit to Purchase a Handgun (PPH) or Firearms Purchaser ID (FPID), and logs the transfer. Doing a face-to-face cash sale without a dealer is a third-degree crime exposing both seller and buyer to up to 5 years in prison. There are very narrow exemptions for inheritance and immediate family in some cases — verify with NJSP before assuming.
What is a Permit to Purchase a Handgun (PPH) and how do I get one?
A PPH is a one-time, one-handgun permit issued by your local police department or NJ State Police. To get one, you submit Form S.T.S. 33 with fingerprints, references, mental-health waivers, and a $25 fee. Processing typically takes 30–60 days but can stretch longer. The permit is valid for 90 days and authorizes the purchase of exactly one handgun — a second handgun requires a second permit. The buyer must show a valid PPH at the dealer counter for the transfer to proceed; the dealer keeps the permit and submits it to NJSP.
What is the FPID card and when do I need it?
The Firearms Purchaser Identification (FPID) card is a lifetime credential (renewable every 10 years as of 2022 reforms) required for any rifle or shotgun purchase or transfer in NJ — and required to even possess ammunition in some cases. You apply through your local police department with Form S.T.S. 33, fingerprints, and the same mental-health and reference checks as the PPH. Without a valid FPID, no NJ dealer will transfer a long gun to you, and private long-gun sales without FPID verification are illegal. The card includes your photo and is your standing proof of eligibility.
Do family transfers and inheritances need permits too?
Mostly yes. New Jersey provides very narrow exemptions for transfers between immediate family members and inheritance, but the receiving party still typically needs an FPID for long guns and may need a PPH for handguns. The safe approach is to assume permits are required and verify with the NJ State Police Firearms Investigation Unit before the transfer. Inherited firearms must still be reported and the recipient must hold the appropriate credential — possessing a firearm without proper paperwork is a serious offense, even if it came from a deceased parent. Magazines over 10 rounds and NJ-banned features cannot be transferred at all and may need to be surrendered.

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