Do I need a notary for the handgun proficiency certification?

No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block. The instructor must attach a copy of their firearms instructor certification; the form does not say that attachment must be notarized.

Who completes this certification?

The permit-to-carry applicant and firearms instructor complete it. It asks for applicant details, instructor certification information, signatures, and the date of qualification or Use of Force Training.

What training and qualification does the form certify?

The instructor certifies in-person Use of Force Training for Private Citizen Concealed Carry and successful qualification on either the listed modified HQC2 protocol or the Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation protocol.

How do I submit the certification?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document itself does not list a submission address or email.

Saddle River, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification

This certification documents a permit-to-carry applicant’s handgun training and qualification, and is completed by the applicant and firearms instructor.

What this form is

This form records a permit-to-carry applicant’s completion of Use of Force Training and qualification on one of the listed handgun courses. The applicant and firearms instructor provide identifying information, instructor certification details, signatures, and the date of qualification or training; the instructor must also attach a copy of their firearms instructor certification.

Who needs it

A permit-to-carry applicant and the firearms instructor who certifies the applicant’s training and handgun qualification complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This certification is signed and dated without a notary; the instructor attaches a copy of their firearms instructor certification, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Certification
Download the Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant’s information and have the firearms instructor complete the certification details.
3
Gather The Attachment
Attach a copy of the firearms instructor’s certification.
4
Sign And Date
The instructor and applicant sign; enter the date of qualification or Use of Force Training.
5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed certification to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the handgun proficiency certification?: No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block. The instructor must attach a copy of their firearms instructor certification; the form does not say that attachment must be notarized.
Who completes this certification?: The permit-to-carry applicant and firearms instructor complete it. It asks for applicant details, instructor certification information, signatures, and the date of qualification or Use of Force Training.
What training and qualification does the form certify?: The instructor certifies in-person Use of Force Training for Private Citizen Concealed Carry and successful qualification on either the listed modified HQC2 protocol or the Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation protocol.
How do I submit the certification?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document itself does not list a submission address or email.

Need something notarized?

This Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Saddle River form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.