Westerly, RI · Washington County
Concealed Carry Permit Application
This Westerly Police Department application is for people seeking a license to carry a concealed firearm and includes applicant information, background questions, waivers, and a sworn affidavit.
- 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 must complete the application and follow the Police Department’s instructions when applying for a concealed carry license. The packet also includes an affidavit, release forms, and instructions about supporting materials, including notarized reference letters for new applications and notarized copies of identification. Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Westerly; the form says processing takes at least 90 days.
Who needs it
People applying to the Westerly Police Department for a concealed carry license must complete this application and provide the supporting materials required for their application type.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the concealed carry permit application and instructions from the Westerly Police Department.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the application and review the instructions for supporting documents required for a new or renewal application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn affidavit and any copies requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit in the commissioned online notary’s presence during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Provide the completed application and required supporting materials to the Town of Westerly as directed by the Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westerly. 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 affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, then sign its affidavit during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The affidavit says you must swear to the statement before the notary.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application includes an affidavit to be subscribed and sworn before a notary. The instructions also require notarized true copies of two types of identification.
- Can I notarize the application remotely?
- Rhode Island permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the Westerly Police Department whether it accepts a remotely notarized affidavit and notarized identification copies.
- What supporting materials does the form request?
- The instructions list qualification proof, identification copies signed and dated by a notary, and record-release waivers. New applicants must also provide three notarized reference letters; renewal applicants provide references only.
- Where should I confirm submission requirements?
- The form directs applicants to submit the application and required materials to the Town of Westerly. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Concealed Carry Permit Application in other Washington County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.