What is a police gold card?+
A police gold card is a custom engraved solid brass card carried by immediate family members of active or retired law enforcement officers. It identifies them as a member of a police family and is a long-standing tradition in law enforcement. Our cards are engraved with the family member's name, the officer's name and rank, and the department patch.
How much does a police gold card cost?+
Our police gold cards are $25 each, which includes free shipping and a vinyl carrying case. Every card is custom engraved in solid brass with your department patch and family member information.
Who can order a police gold card?+
Police gold cards are available exclusively to law enforcement families. Every order requires proof of police department employment — a police-issued ID or retirement ID — emailed to us before production begins. Orders without ID verification within 3 business days are automatically canceled.
How long does it take to receive a police gold card?+
Police gold cards ship within 1 week of ID verification. Free shipping is included on every order. Local pickup and delivery is also available throughout New Jersey.
How is the card engraved?+
Each card is precision laser-engraved into solid brass — not UV-printed or surface-coated. Laser engraving cuts directly into the metal, so the design will never fade, peel, or rub off. Your department patch image, family member name, officer name, and rank are all engraved permanently.
What's included with each order?+
Every police gold card ships with a vinyl carrying case sized to fit the card alongside your license. Shipping is free on every order, and there are no hidden fees — the $25 price covers the card, the case, and shipping.
Why is ID verification required for every order?+
These cards are reserved for law enforcement families only — that's a hard rule, no exceptions. Requiring a police-issued ID or retirement ID protects the integrity of the card and ensures it's only carried by people with a legitimate connection to the law enforcement community.
Can I pick up locally instead of having the card shipped?+
Yes. Local pickup and delivery is available throughout New Jersey at no extra cost. Mention your preference in the Order Special Instructions at checkout, or email us after ordering to coordinate.
What information do I need to provide for the engraving?+
Three pieces of information go into the Order Special Instructions section at checkout: (1) the family member name to appear on the card, (2) the active or retired officer's full name, and (3) the full department name as you'd like it engraved. Then email a photo of the officer's police-issued or retirement ID to EliteEngravingNJ@gmail.com to verify and start production.
Are these real solid brass cards?+
Yes. Our police gold cards are solid brass — heavy, substantial, and built to last. They're not zinc alloy, plated metal, or plastic-backed imitations. The weight and feel match what a police gold card should be.