Ashford, CT · Windham County
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application
This four-page Connecticut application is for people seeking a temporary state pistol permit, a non-resident state pistol permit, or an eligibility certificate to purchase pistols, revolvers, or long guns.
- 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 DPS-799-C to provide identifying, residential, employment, permit-history, medical, criminal, and military information, and to declare that their answers are true and correct. The form instructs applicants to submit it with required supporting documents and fees to the appropriate local authority, such as local police, a resident state trooper, or the first select person, as applicable. It also requires proof of firearms safety training and fingerprints for processing.
Who needs it
People applying for one of the permits or eligibility certificates listed on DPS-799-C must complete it and submit it to the appropriate local authority with the required materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page DPS-799-C application and review the instructions for the permit or eligibility certificate you are requesting.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant information and answers, and gather the supporting items listed in the application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn declaration and check that the receiving local authority accepts remote notarization.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The Local Authority
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the appropriate local authority as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ashford. 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 submit the completed DPS-799-C application?
- The form instructs you to submit it with the required materials to the appropriate local authority, such as local police, a resident state trooper, or the first select person, as applicable.
- 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 before the notary so they can complete the jurat.
- 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. Confirm the receiving authority accepts the notarized form.
- What supporting items does the form call for?
- The form lists a firearms safety and use course certificate, a fee payable to the local authority, proof of lawful presence in the United States, and fingerprints. Check the instructions for the permit or certificate you are requesting.
- Where should Ashford applicants confirm local submission details?
- The form directs applicants to the appropriate local authority. Contact that authority about local submission details; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application in other Windham County cities
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