Oxford, CT · New Haven County
Temporary State Pistol Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a 60-day temporary state pistol permit through Oxford’s Resident State Trooper’s Office, and it must be completed, notarized, and submitted with the listed supporting documents.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oxford · Oxford, New Haven County, Connecticut
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- oxford-ct.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Oxford’s instructions require applicants to submit a completed, notarized Pistol Permit/Eligibility Certificate Application with proof of citizenship, proof of Oxford residency, current firearms safety course documentation, and the required payment. The packet also includes an FBI Privacy Act Statement and directs applicants to bring the application and privacy form to the Oxford Police Department before fingerprint pre-enrollment. The temporary permit is not issued until the required criminal history reports are received.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a 60-day temporary state pistol permit through Oxford must complete the application and follow the town’s listed documentation, fingerprinting, and submission steps.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Oxford’s temporary pistol permit instructions and the attached Pistol Permit/Eligibility Certificate Application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and gather the listed proof of citizenship, residency, firearms course documents, and payment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the application’s declaration and jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration under oath during the video appointment and receive the notarized application.
- 5
Submit To Oxford
Bring the notarized application and FBI Privacy Act form to the Oxford Police Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. 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 temporary pistol permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the declaration under oath during the video session and follow Oxford’s instructions for submitting the notarized application and supporting documents.
- Do I need to bring the application to the Oxford Police Department?
- Yes. Oxford’s instructions say to bring the notarized application and FBI Privacy Act form to the police department, where you will receive a service code for fingerprint pre-enrollment.
- Can I notarize this application remotely?
- Connecticut permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Check with Oxford’s Resident State Trooper’s Office that it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- What documents and fees does Oxford list?
- The instructions list proof of citizenship, proof of Oxford residency, a firearms safety course certificate and affidavit, and a $70 check or money order payable to the Town of Oxford. Follow the form for other fingerprinting fees.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about submitting the form?
- Oxford’s instructions direct applicants to the Resident State Trooper’s Office and Oxford Police Department. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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