Brooklyn, CT · Windham County
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application
This four-page Connecticut application lets residents request a temporary 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 this form to provide identifying information, address and employment history, permit history, and answers about medical, criminal, and military history. The form also includes a declaration under penalties of false statement and asks applicants to attach proof of the appropriate firearms safety and use course. Brooklyn applicants are instructed to submit it with required materials to the appropriate local authority, such as local police, a resident state trooper, or the first select person.
Who needs it
People applying for a temporary or non-resident state pistol permit, or an eligibility certificate to purchase pistols, revolvers, or long guns, use this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page application and review the instructions for the permit or eligibility certificate you are requesting.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested information and prepare the required course certificate and other materials listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn declaration on page four.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration during the online notarization appointment so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Local Authority
Submit the completed application and required materials to the appropriate local authority identified in the form instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brooklyn. 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 declaration on this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the declaration during the video appointment so the notary can complete the jurat on page four.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. Page four has a declaration under oath and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The applicant signs before the notary, who completes the notarial block.
- 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 select person. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this Connecticut application?
- Connecticut authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Connecticut law also recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside the state.
Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate Application in other Windham County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.