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Pistol Permit Applications

Updated 2/12/2026

 

PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Connecticut General Statutes mandate a single permit system within the State of Connecticut. The Chief of Police will issue a 60-day Temporary State Permit, valid in the State of Connecticut to carry (but not to purchase) firearms.  For further statutory information, see Chapter 529 - Division of State Police.

Please read this page in its entirety prior to contacting the Police Department.

New London Temporary Pistol Permit applications will only be accepted at the Record Department window in the New London Police Department, 5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London, CT 06320. Monday – Friday from 8:45 am – 3:45 pm (excluding holidays).

ITEMS REQUIRED BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION TO NLPD

ALL required documents must be submitted before a Pre-Enrollment Service Code is issued.

  1. Driver’s License
  2. Application for Permit to carry Pistols and Revolvers (DPS-799-C Rev. 07/16/2024) – NOTARIZED
  3. FBI Privacy Act Statement/ Non-criminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights – SIGNED and DATED
  4. Passport-size (2x2) photograph (no group photos)
  5. Original Birth Certificate (with seal) OR U.S. Passport OR Naturalization papers – Short-form birth certificates are NOT acceptable.
  6. Certified NRA Basic Pistol Course (CT course only) State of CT does not accept out-of-state courses. The Course Certificate must contain the Marksmanship Skill Level, and the student must fire a semi-automatic pistol or revolver. You MUST include a copy of the instructor’s credential card from the NRA.
  7. Certificate of Completion ( this is separate from the Course Certificate)
  8. DD214 ( if applicable – military history only

Once all required documents have been submitted and accepted, you will be provided with the Pre-enrollment Service Code.

PRE-ENROLLMENT PISTOL PERMIT PROCESS

After your complete application packet has been submitted, you will be issued the required 8-digit service code.

The applicant must then log onto:

https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/cchrspreenroll

  1. Enter the 8-digit Service Code provided by the New London Police Department.
  2. Click submit to confirm the service code information.
  3. Click YES to confirm.
  4. Complete the Registration Page. – Mandatory fields are marked in BLUE with a bold heading and an asterisk (*)
  5. Click submit Pre-enrollment
  6. Complete payment to the State of Connecticut.

Upon completion, an Applicant Tracking Number will be generated and emailed to you. Please PRINT the confirmation page showing your Applicant Tracking Number.

NOTE: You MUST complete pre-enrollment BEFORE scheduling your fingerprint appointment.

FINGERPRINTING

 The New London Police Department does not provide fingerprinting services.

Fingerprinting services are conducted by:

Biometric Identification Services

(860) 345-2332

https://www.bioidentserv.com

Fingerprinting takes place at the New London Police Department on the 1st Friday of each month from 10 am-2 pm by appointment only. There is a $30 fee for fingerprinting services.

AFTER PRE-ENROLLMENT & FINGERPRINTING

Once fingerprints and pre-enrollment are completed, your fingerprint card and printed Applicant Tracking number can be submitted at the Record Department window. The local process takes approximately 8 weeks, depending on the State and Federal background check response time. Upon completion, your application and background will be submitted to the Captain for review.

If approved, you will be notified when the Chief signs off on your 60-day Temporary State Permit. You must submit a check (pre-printed with your name and address) or a money order for $70.00, payable to the City of New London.

Upon receiving your Temporary Permit, you will be provided with a list of locations and schedules for obtaining your five (5) year permit from the State of CT.  Make sure you have your temporary permit and proof that you are legally and lawfully in the U.S. (e.g., BC, passport, citizenship, or immigration papers). You will then make a final payment of $70.00 to “Treasurer-State of CT.” 

QUESTIONS

For questions regarding this process, please contact:

(860) 447-5282 or (860) 447-5278