Connecticut Firearm/Gun Bill of Sale
The Connecticut bill of sale for firearms are restricted to only residents of the State. According to federal law, only a resident of the State may be able to purchase guns within a private sale unless the individual is a firearms dealer or a police officer.
The buyer must possess an eligibility certificate (See Application) for pistols and revolver purchases.
How to Complete the Sale of a Firearm
- Buyer and Seller must come to terms through a firearm bill of sale document
- Call 1-(888) 335-8438 and obtain a authorization number to be used in the following documents;
- Fill out the Application to Purchase a Firearm DPS-67-C (Make 4 Copies) This form must be kept by the seller for at least twenty (20) years
- Fill Out Sale or Transfer of Firearms DPS-3-C (Make 4 Copies)
If the buyer and seller seek to transfer an assault weapon, the weapon must be on the approved State list and the buyer must fill-in the assault weapon application (DPS-414-C).
