Plymouth, CT · Litchfield County
Pistol Permit Application
The Town of Plymouth uses this application packet for people seeking a temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate, with a notarized application signature required before submission.
- 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
The packet includes the state pistol permit and eligibility certificate application, Plymouth Police Department instructions, and an authorization and waiver form. Applicants must complete the application and waiver with notarized signatures, then bring the paperwork and required supporting documents to the Police Department for review. Plymouth’s instructions also describe the required fee, fingerprint pre-enrollment, background checks, and next steps for applicants whose temporary permit is approved.
Who needs it
People applying through the Plymouth Police Department for a temporary state pistol permit or eligibility certificate must complete the relevant application and provide the supporting materials listed in the instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the authorization and waiver has a subscribed-and-sworn block; the applicant signs both before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Download the pistol permit application packet and review Plymouth Police Department’s instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and authorization/waiver. Leave the signature areas for the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed forms ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application and authorization/waiver during the online notary session so the notary can complete each jurat.
- 5
Submit to Plymouth Police
Bring the notarized forms, required supporting documents, and payment to the Plymouth Police Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Plymouth. 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 Plymouth pistol permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application and authorization/waiver, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign both documents during the video session, and bring the notarized paperwork and required supporting documents to the Plymouth Police Department.
- Do I need to notarize the authorization and waiver too?
- Yes. Plymouth’s instructions say the authorization/waiver release form must have a notarized signature, in addition to the notarized application signature.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- 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 certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What else must I bring when I submit the application?
- Plymouth’s instructions list supporting documents, including a current Connecticut driver’s license with the correct address, proof of age and legal residency if applicable, and handgun course documentation, along with the required payment.
Pistol Permit Application in other Litchfield County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.