Canton, CT · Hartford County
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application
This application lets eligible applicants request a temporary state pistol permit, a nonresident permit, or an eligibility certificate and is submitted to the appropriate local authority with required supporting documents.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Canton residents may request the temporary state pistol permit application packet from the Canton Police Department. The packet includes the state application and supporting forms; applicants submit it with required documents, training proof, and payment, and complete fingerprinting and an in-person meeting as directed by the department. The state application requires the applicant to sign a declaration under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Canton residents applying for a temporary state pistol permit should complete this packet and provide the listed supporting documents to the Canton Police Department.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Get the packet from the Canton Police Department’s document page or request a copy from the department.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and required information, but leave the sworn declaration unsigned until notarization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and completed forms ready.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Sign the declaration under oath in the notary’s presence during the live online session.
- 5
Submit the Packet to Canton
Follow Canton Police Department’s instructions for submitting the application and supporting documents, fingerprinting, and required appointments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the pistol permit application notarized online?
- Complete the form but leave the declaration unsigned. Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the live video session. Confirm with Canton Police Department that it accepts an online-notarized application.
- Do I need to sign the application before meeting the notary?
- No. Canton’s instructions say not to sign the application until it has been notarized. Sign the declaration in the notary’s presence during the session.
- Can this application be notarized remotely in Connecticut?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm acceptance with Canton Police Department.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The Canton instructions list fingerprints, identification and proof of citizenship, firearms safety course proof, and other signed forms. Follow the packet’s directions and contact Canton Police Department about current submission requirements.
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application in other Connecticut cities
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