Willington, CT · Tolland County
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application
This four-page Connecticut application is for residents requesting a 60-day temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate, submitted to 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
Use this application to request a 60-day temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate to purchase pistols, revolvers, or long guns. Applicants submit the completed form to the appropriate local authority, such as local police, a resident state trooper, or the first selectperson, with the required fee, proof of lawful presence, and training certificate. The form also requests identifying, residence, employment, permit-history, medical, criminal, and military information, and includes an oath and notary section.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a 60-day temporary state pistol permit or an eligibility certificate must complete this form and submit it to 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.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the DPS-799-C application from the Willington town website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested information and gather the required training certificate, fee, and proof of lawful presence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Do not sign the declaration beforehand.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the declaration under oath during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Local Authority
Send the notarized application and required materials to the appropriate local authority listed in the instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Willington. 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 form but wait to sign the declaration. Book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign under oath during the session. Check with the local authority receiving your application about its submission requirements.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The declaration states that your answers are true and correct under penalties of false statement, and the form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court.
- Can I use online notarization for this Connecticut form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Acceptance of a remotely notarized application may depend on the receiving local authority; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to submit it to the appropriate local authority, such as local police, a resident state trooper, or the first selectperson, with the required supporting documents and fee.
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