TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
If you would like to schedule an appointment (via online) to be fingerprinted for your pistol permit please click the following link:
Schedule a Fingerprinting Appointment(Click Here)
Instructions for Pistol Permit Application(Click Here)
FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENTS
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM), every 30 minutes. You must bring your two money orders ($70 and $88.25) in order to be fingerprinted. Also, no permit applications will be accepted unless all documents are complete and together. (See instructions link above.)
NOTE:
We no will be accepting fingerprints done from outside sources and locations. Fingerprints must be conducted at the Bridgeport Police Department.
NORMAL Hours of Operation
Tuesdays (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Wednesdays (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Thursdays (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Effective immediately, the following COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols will be adhered to during the fingerprinting process.
1. Upon arrival to your scheduled fingerprinting appointment you must submit to a temperature scan. Individuals with elevated body temperatures will be asked to reschedule their appointment. Anyone who refuses to be scanned will not be admitted inside of the building.
2. A mask will be worn at all times by the individual who is being fingerprinted.
3. You will be escorted to a bathroom where you will wash your hands before being fingerprinted.
4. Only the individual being fingerprinted will be allowed into the building. Exceptions will be permitted for translators and minors with parents with childcare issues.
For further information regarding permits call 203-581-5263 during the above listed hours.
Fees vary depending on type of permit. Please pick up Permit Application package at Front Desk of Police Department, 300 Congress Street.
Listing files in 'PERMIT FORMS'
New! Permit applications and other forms are now available in Spanish here:
(Trust Act Compliance 07/14/2020)
Listing files in 'Permits in Spanish'
Special Events
Special Event permits are available for special events such as parades, block parties, demonstrations, and park events. Block Party Permit Fee is $50.
For more information regarding special event permits call 203-581-5260.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed 1:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Special Events Application
State of Connecticut police forms may be obtained at this link:
Connecticut DESPP Police Forms and Documents
Other State of Connecticut forms and documents may be obtained at this link:
State of Connecticut Website
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