Independence Township, NJ · Warren County
Application for Permit to Carry a Handgun
This two-page application collects an applicant’s personal details and sworn answers for a New Jersey permit to carry a handgun, and is submitted to the applicant’s municipal Chief of Police.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The S.P. 642 application is for new and renewal permits to carry a handgun. It asks for applicant information, answers to eligibility questions, photographs, and four references, and includes an oath affirming the answers are complete and correct. The form says applicants must deliver it in triplicate to the Chief of Police in their municipality of residence, or to the Superintendent of State Police in other cases; confirm current filing instructions and fees with the receiving office.
Who needs it
A person applying for or renewing a permit to carry a handgun must complete this application and submit it to the appropriate police authority.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the S.P. 642 Application for Permit to Carry a Handgun and review both pages and all instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant information and answers, arrange the required photographs and references, and leave the oath unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a secure video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant oath.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show identification and sign the sworn applicant statement when instructed; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Application
Deliver the completed application in triplicate to the appropriate police authority and follow its instructions for fees and supporting items.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Independence Township. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the applicant oath notarized online?
- Complete the application first, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant oath during the session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn applicant statement and a Notary Public section. Sign that oath before the notary; do not sign it in advance.
- Can I submit this application to Independence Township?
- The form says to deliver the application in triplicate to the Chief of Police of the municipality where you reside. Confirm the correct filing office and current instructions with the municipality if unsure.
- Can an online notarization be used for this New Jersey form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Ask the receiving office whether it accepts a remotely notarized application.