Cheshire, CT · New Haven County
Temporary Pistol Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a temporary Connecticut pistol permit or an eligibility certificate, and is submitted with supporting documents to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
- 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
Cheshire residents use this packet to request a temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate to purchase pistols, revolvers, or long guns. The application asks for personal, residence, employment, permit-history, medical, criminal, military, and training information, and includes a declaration signed under oath. Cheshire Police Department instructions require the completed application and supporting materials; incomplete applications will be returned, and processing may take up to 14 weeks.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate must complete the applicable sections and submit the packet and required supporting materials to Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the current DPS-799-C application and review Cheshire Police Department’s instructions and required supporting documents.
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Complete the Application
Fill out the applicable sections, provide the required information, and gather the listed certificates, identification, residency proof, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the application’s sworn declaration and check submission requirements with the receiving department.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to Cheshire Police Department Records Division and follow its fingerprinting instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cheshire. 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 apply for a temporary pistol permit in Cheshire?
- Complete the applicable sections of the DPS-799-C application and gather the documents listed in the Cheshire Police Department instructions. Submit the packet to the department’s Records Division; fingerprinting is required, and incomplete applications are returned.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a declaration under oath and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. Sign that declaration in front of the notary, who completes the notarial block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its 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. Check with the receiving department about its submission requirements before booking.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The instructions direct applicants to submit the application and supporting documents to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division. For questions about records kept by the town, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Temporary Pistol Permit Application in other New Haven County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.