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NJ Concealed Carry Classes in Bergen County

Bergen County — county seat Hackensack — has recorded 9,449 Permit to Carry applications since December 2019, with the most from Fair Lawn Boro, Teaneck Twp, Hackensack City.

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Bergen County permit statistics

9,449
Total applications
99.33%
Approval rate
2,544
Trailing 12 months
686
Renewals, 2026 H1
YearApplications
20231,641
20242,678
20252,826
2026 (H1)1,327

Source: NJ OAG Permit to Carry dataset, December 2019–June 2026. 2026 figures are partial-year; the most recent month may be incompletely reported.

How to apply in Bergen County

New Jersey residents apply through the police department covering their residence; if you don't have a local PD, you apply directly through the NJSP Permit to Carry Portal. Contact your local police department's records or firearms unit to begin — they can confirm their specific submission process.

For the full step-by-step process, fees, and timeline, see How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in New Jersey.

Bergen County FAQ

Nearby counties

Approximate straight-line distance between county seats, not driving distance.