The ordering process

You will need ONE of the following:

• The file you downloaded from the online portal, (instructions on how to retrieve them can be found below)

     OR

• The approval email from the state (forward that to chad@njlibertycards.com) 

     OR

• A scanned image of your ID card (guide for scanning can be found below)

     OR

• A file or scan of whatever you would like printed if other than a NJ firearms related card. 

From the shop page, select the type of ID card(s) you would like to order.  Select the options available, upload your file(s), enter the quantity, select add to cart. 

When you are finished shopping, go to your cart and complete the checkout process, your files will be uploaded to us upon completion. You will receive an order confirmation email - check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it after a few minutes.  Once your order is complete, you will receive a shipping confirmation with a USPS tracking number. 

NJ firearms ID card (FID) file retrieval instructions. 

The easiest option would be to forward us the approval email from the state along with your date of birth (for FID cards only) and we will take care of the rest.

To search for the approval email, "no-reply@njportal.com" is the address they are sent from.

The state only keeps your FID card accessible online for one year after date of issue. However, a new card is issued every time you get approved for a purchase permit and is available for one year after that.

If you cannot access the files or have a yellow card, you will have to scan your physical card on a scanner or scanner app. Instructions for that can be found below. 

1. Locate and open the approval email from no-reply@njportal.com. The subject of the email will be 'Firearms Application Approved'
2. In the body of the email you will see a link that looks like this: 
3. Click on the word "here" and you will then see the following screen where you will have to type in your last name and date of birth. The access key will already be filled in. Select the human verification box, then select 'CONTINUE'

    4. You will then be brought to a different page that looks like this:  

     5. Click on the 'Download Electronic Firearms ID Card' button. That will download your FID card into your computer's download folder.
The file will be named, "ElectronicFirearmsIdCard.pdf"

     6. You can locate this file in your downloads folder or search the filename above. 

     7. Once you locate the file you can upload it on the product page when you order. 

HOW TO RETRIEVE YOUR PTC FILE

The easiest option would be to forward us the approval email from the state and we will take care of the rest.

To search for the email, "no-reply@njportal.com" is the address they are sent from.

The subject line will read:  "Your NJ Concealed Carry Permit Application has been Approved" 

     1.  Once you locate and open the approval email, you will see a link that begins with "https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry/Home/RetrieveDocument?id=e044......."

      2.  Once you click on that link it will bring you to this page. The email address and access key will already be filled in. You will have to verify you are a human by clicking the box that says I'm not a robot. Then click on the green "Fetch Document" button. 

     3.  You will then be brought to this page. Clicking "Download Permit" will download the permit onto your computer or device. 

    4.  You'll have to locate your downloads folder on your computer or device and upload it or email it to us. The filename will look like this:  "Permit_123456.pdf"

NJ SORA card file retrieval instructions:

If you do not know your username or password for the NJSP portal you can reset it here. 

If you do know your username and password, login here. 

Click on "returning sora applicant" 

Click "ok" to the message telling you to use a computer. 

Enter your login information and select "next".

Select 'renewal ID card" on the bottom right. 

A new window will open containing an image of your card. Select the download icon, this will download the file onto your computer. The filename will be either "SORA_FILE" or "SORA_LETTER". It will be in your downloads folder as a PDF file, that is what you need to upload or email to us. 

NRA Instructor Wallet Card Retrieval Instructions

1. Login to the NRA instructor portal HERE
   
2. Locate the gray box on the left hand side of the home page and select 'PRINT YOUR ID CARD'

     3.  Select the Download and Print Box at the bottom of the page. Or the Download icon at the top of the page. 

4. Alternatively, you can email the file directly to us at chad@njlibertycards.com 

If you downloaded the file locate it on your computer or device and email it to us at chad@njlibertycards.com or upload it when placing your order. 

 

Scanner Settings & Apps

Following this guide will result in the best print possible. 

Since there are so many different scanners and an array of software we can not tell you exactly how to change your specific settings on your computer. They are typically generic and should be easy to find. Look for a gear icon  or something that says settings, etc. 

• Quality / DPI: Increase this number or setting to medium or high. If it asks for a specific number, anything 300 DPI or above is ideal. 
• Document type: Photo will always produce the best results for printing. (not text, receipt, or document)
• File type: JPEG

If your card is curved from being in your wallet or has lamination that is peeling at the corners, gently press on the lid of the scanner to make your card completely flat against the glass to eliminate blurry spots. 
Do not worry about the NJ state seal in the center or the color of the card.  They rarely show up well on a scanned image, we will take care of that on our end.
You can upload the image(s) on the order page or email it to us at chad@njlibertycards.com

Skewing, blurry spots, reflections, shadows, shading, are a few reasons why regular photos are not good for printing cards.


Scanner Apps

If you don't have access to a scanner, you can try to use a free scanner app on your smartphone. Apps will help to de-skew, remove reflections and shadows. Here are some tips for working with the apps:

• Turn off auto-crop. When auto-crop is on, it can remove portions of your card we do not want removed. We will take care of the cropping, straightening and setting it to the proper size.
• Set it to PHOTO mode.  Not ID card, not text, not receipt, not auto. 
• Set OCR to off (if the option is there).
• Try to leave the card and your phone level and parallel to each other. 

Some good scanner apps are Genius Scan and CamScanner. The scanner in ios notes is good but can be a hassle because you have to allow me permission to view it unless you export it and email as an attachment.

If you need further help or have any questions send us an email at chad@njlibertycards.com