What does the civil and firearm rights restoration application request?

It lets a defendant or authorized representative ask the court to restore civil rights, firearm rights, or both, or to certify automatic restoration or reconsider a prior denial.

Who can file this application?

The form identifies the applicant as the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or a probation officer. It includes spaces for the defendant’s information and, when applicable, representative details.

Do I need a notary for the civil and firearm rights restoration application?

No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs a declaration under penalty of perjury. No notarized attachment is specified.

How do I submit the application?

The document does not provide submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact information.

Cochise County, AZ · Cochise County

No notary required

Application to Restore Civil Rights and Restore Firearm Rights

This court application lets a defendant or an authorized attorney or probation officer request restoration of civil rights or firearm rights in Cochise County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cochise County · Cochise County, Cochise County, Arizona
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cochise.az.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The application is used to request restoration of civil rights, firearm rights, or both, and also includes options to certify automatic restoration or request reconsideration of a prior denial. It asks about convictions, probation or imprisonment, restitution and other court-ordered obligations, prior applications, pending cases, and reasons for a firearm-rights request. The document includes an order for the court to complete.

Who needs it

A defendant, or an attorney or probation officer acting for a defendant, may use this application to request the listed restoration or certification.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the defendant declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, and no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the civil and firearm rights restoration application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the case and conviction information, requested rights, restitution details, prior applications, pending cases, and other requested information.
3
Gather Attachments
Include any applicable discharge certificate or other documentation identified in the application, and list other pertinent attached documents.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed application to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the civil and firearm rights restoration application request?: It lets a defendant or authorized representative ask the court to restore civil rights, firearm rights, or both, or to certify automatic restoration or reconsider a prior denial.
Who can file this application?: The form identifies the applicant as the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or a probation officer. It includes spaces for the defendant’s information and, when applicable, representative details.
Do I need a notary for the civil and firearm rights restoration application?: No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs a declaration under penalty of perjury. No notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the application?: The document does not provide submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact information.

Need something notarized?

This Application to Restore Civil Rights and Restore Firearm Rights doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cochise County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.