Voluntown, CT · New London County
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application
This four-page Connecticut application lets residents request a temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate to purchase pistols, revolvers, or long guns from the appropriate local authority.
- 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
Applicants use this form to provide identifying details, address and employment history, permit history, and answers about medical, criminal, and military history. The application also includes a sworn declaration and instructions to submit it to the appropriate local authority with required supporting materials. The form covers several permit and certificate types, so applicants should follow the instructions for the option they are requesting and check with the local authority about submission procedures.
Who needs it
A person seeking a temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate to purchase pistols, revolvers, or long guns completes this application for the appropriate local authority.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the declaration under oath before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page pistol permit and eligibility certificate application from the Voluntown document page.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Select the permit or certificate requested, complete the application, and gather the supporting materials listed in its instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn declaration on the final page.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration during the video session as directed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Local Authority
Submit the notarized application and required materials to the appropriate local authority identified in the form instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Voluntown. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the declaration during the video appointment when instructed, and follow the local authority's submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The final page contains a declaration subscribed and sworn before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court. Sign that declaration in the notary's presence.
- 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 among the required materials. Check the instructions for your requested permit or certificate.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form directs applicants to submit it to the appropriate local authority, such as local police, a resident state trooper, or the first select person, as applicable. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- Can I apply for a long gun eligibility certificate with this form?
- Yes. The form includes an eligibility certificate option for long guns and states that applicants must be 18 years old to obtain a long gun eligibility certificate.