DPS-3-C or Connecticut Firearms Bill of Sale Form is a document required to establish the ownership of a firearm by the buyer within the Connecticut State after the sale of the weapon by an individual, police officer, or firearms dealer. Please prepare four copies of this form along with form DPS-67-C. The buyer must prove his/her eligibility to purchase a firearm. Some of the prerequisites of such type of sale are
- Obtain authorization number from the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit by calling 1-(888) 335-8438
- Prepare four copies of form DPS-3-C and DPS-67-C, Application to Purchase a Firearm
- The buyer needs to acquire eligibility certificate
- Ensure that the weapon is listed in approved State list
- The buyer must prepare and submit form DPS-414-C, Assault Weapon Application
The seller of the firearm must retain a copy of the form DPS-67-C at least for twenty years from the date of sale. In addition, the seller must submit one copy of the form to the local police authorities where the buyer resides and hand over one copy to the buyer. Please submit the last and the fourth copy to the Commissioner of Public Safety. Violation of the procedure and possession of an illegal firearm is a felony.
Directions to Prepare Connecticut Firearms Bill of Sale Form In 4 Easy Steps
Step 1 – Information of the Firearm
- Enter date of sale
- Enter sale authorization number
- Enter manufacturer of the weapon
- Enter exact model
- Enter serial number of the weapon
- Enter caliber or gauge
- Provide general description of the weapon
- Specify barrel length
- Select type of weapon from handgun, long gun, or other
Step 2 – Information of the Buyer
- Enter date of birth
- Enter place of birth
- Enter legal printed name of buyer
- Enter Pistol Permit, Eligibility Certificate, Police ID or FFL number
- Enter Buyer’s detailed address
Step 3 – Information of the Seller
- Enter seller’s printed legal name
- Enter Pistol Permit, Eligibility Certificate, Police ID or FFL number
- Enter date of birth
- Enter seller’s detailed address
Step 4 – Signatures
- The seller of the firearm and the buyer must sign on the appropriate lines of DPS-3-C or Connecticut Firearms Bill of Sale Form. Please prepare four copies of the form and submit to relevant authorities.
Summary
DPS-3-C or Connecticut Firearms Bill of Sale Form serves as a proof of sale and ownership thereafter for the buyer of a firearm in Connecticut State. The seller must prepare four copies of this form and DPS-67-C, Application to Purchase a Firearm. In addition, preparation of DPS-414-C, Assault Weapon Application is necessary. The buyer must acquire authorization number from the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit by calling 1-(888) 335-8438 before the purchase.