Woodbury, CT · Litchfield County
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application
This application requests a Connecticut pistol permit or firearms eligibility certificate and is filed with the appropriate local authority by an applicant seeking the selected permit or certificate.
- 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 application collects identifying, residence, employment, medical, criminal, military, and training information for a requested pistol permit or eligibility certificate. Woodbury’s instructions say applicants must sign in front of a notary and return all paperwork to the Woodbury Police Department. The form also describes supporting documents, fingerprinting, fees, and, for a temporary permit, a separate state application within 60 days.
Who needs it
A person applying for a pistol permit or firearms eligibility certificate who is submitting the application through the appropriate local authority needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a declaration followed by a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the truth of the answers before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the pistol permit and eligibility certificate application and Woodbury’s instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable permit type and requested information, and gather the supporting documents listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to your answers during the online notary session; do not sign the jurat beforehand.
- 5
Submit To Woodbury
Return all paperwork to the Woodbury Police Department as directed by the town’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woodbury. 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?
- Complete the form, then sign and swear to your answers before a commissioned online notary by video. Woodbury’s instructions say to return all paperwork to the Woodbury Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. Woodbury’s instructions say applications must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. The application includes a declaration and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. The form does not specify whether Woodbury accepts a remotely notarized application; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists a firearms safety and use course certificate, a fee payable to the local authority, and proof of lawful presence. Woodbury’s instructions also list identification and other documents; review the full instructions.
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