East Hampton, CT · Middlesex County
Pistol Permit Application
This application packet is for East Hampton residents seeking a temporary pistol permit or eligibility certificate and must be completed and submitted to the East Hampton Police Department.
- 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, an East Hampton Police Department information sheet, and instructions and supporting documents for the application process. Applicants must submit a completed, signed, and notarized application along with the listed identification, training, and other materials to the Police Department. The packet also outlines fingerprinting and later steps for applicants who are approved.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a temporary pistol permit or eligibility certificate must complete the applicable sections and submit the packet and required supporting documents to the East Hampton Police Department.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the East Hampton pistol permit packet and review the checklist and application instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicable sections and gather the supporting documents listed by the East Hampton Police Department.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the application’s sworn declaration, and confirm the Police Department accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration under oath during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Bring or submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the East Hampton Police Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Hampton. 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 application, then sign its declaration under oath before a commissioned online notary. The packet directs applicants to submit the signed and notarized application to the East Hampton Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The packet says the application must be completed, signed, and notarized. Its jurat records that the applicant subscribed and swore to the declaration before a notary.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The East Hampton checklist calls for items including identification, a completed FBI Privacy Statement and Information Sheet, and proof of firearms training. Follow the checklist for the full requirements.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023; Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts. Confirm acceptance with the Police Department; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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Pistol Permit Application in other Middlesex County cities
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