Permits

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)

Pistol Permit Instructions(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.

Permits Office Normal Hours of Operation (As of August 30, 2021)

Monday-Thursday (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

COVID-19 Protocols update  as of 5/19/2021 when visiting the BPD.

As of the above date the State of Connecticut has relaxed certain restrictions regarding the pandemic. To see the new guidelines visit the state website here (Latest CT COVID-19 Guidelines). However, when you are visiting the BPD we will continue to follow certain guidelines inside the police station for public safety. Below are the new guidelines being followed for visitors.

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. When you arrive at the BPD you will be given a COVID-19 contact tracing form to fill out. You may obtain a copy of this form online here (BPD Contact Tracing Form). It is a fillable .PDF file that you can enter the information (only the times information will not be filled until you arrive at the police station), print and bring with you.

3. A mask will be worn at all times by the individual who is 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.

New! Permit applications and other forms are now available in Spanish here:

(Trust Act Compliance 07/14/2020)

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