# 08/18/26 - NJ NICS fee increased to $20 for Handgun, $19 for everything else

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**Created:** [August 18, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/08-18-26-nj-nics-fee-increased-to-20-for-handgun-19-for-everything-else/4897 "2026-08-18T17:06:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/08-18-26-nj-nics-fee-increased-to-20-for-handgun-19-for-everything-else/4897/6 "2026-08-18T18:49:08Z")

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I paid $16 NICS on a handgun 8/12. Not sure when this goes into effect.

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