Permits

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If you would like to schedule an appointment (via online) to be fingerprinted for your pistol permit please click the following link:

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Pistol Permit Instructions(Click Here)  «

FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENTS

Monday through Thursday (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), every 30 minutes. Friday by appointment. You must bring one money order ($70 for the City of Bridgeport) for Pistol Permit applicants only. All fingerprint fees are paid online prior to receiving bar code. Also, no permit applications will be accepted unless all documents are complete and together. NEW: Prior to arriving at the Bridgeport Police Department to be fingerprinted you must complete a pre-enrollment with the state Connecticut Criminal History Request System (CCHRS). Click this link to pre-enroll (CCHRS). Use service code 2C4C-1DA9 where requested. (Note: This service code is only for pistol permits. For the appropriate service code for the permit you are applying for, see the complete list below.) Pay the $88.25 fee online and then print out the pre-enrollment form. You will be required to bring this form with you to your appointment when fingerprinted. Please do not forget to bring your bar code.

(See instructions link above for more information.)

NOTE:

We are not accepting fingerprints done from outside sources and locations. Fingerprints must be conducted at the Bridgeport Police Department.

Permits Office Normal Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday (8:00 AM to 3:30 PM) 

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 by appointment only
Closed 1:00 PM - 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

CCHRS SERVICE CODE LIST (WHEN USING THE STATE PRE-ENROLLMENT SYSTEM FOR PERMIT FINGERPRINT CHECKS.)

CODE             LICENSE TYPE                                                                                   FEE    

9FF6-1074    Pawnbroker                                                                    $88.25

2C4C-1DA9  Pistol Permit                                                                   $88.25

5DBA-C2AF  Precious Metals and Stone Dealer License                 $88.25

78A8-C8F5   Second Hand Dealer License                                       $88.25

9DC2-AD76  Police Department Ridealong Applicant                     $75.00

5608-DB3B   Town/City Employee (BOE, Other)                                N/A

562A-FC7E   Town Liquor Permit                                                        $75.00

122D-190F    Town Raffle/Bingo Permit                                              $75.00

1641-3187     Town Solicitor/Peddler Permit                                       $75.00

7910-F78F     Town Vendor Permit                                                      $75.00

6346-0BEC   Town Bazaar Permit                                                      $75.00

FE5F-65DE    Town Junk or Scrap Dealer                                           $75.00