Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



State Police Headquarters Modified Services/Hours
  • Announcement for New Pistol Permit Applicants Only - 5/26/2021
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Fingerprint Identification Unit will re-open for in person fingerprinting requestsby appointment only. - 6/5/2020
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Reports and Records will re-open for in person requestsby appointment only. For information or to schedule your appointment please click HERE - 6/5/2020
  • At this time, pistol permit renewals will continue to be done by mail only.
  • Fingerprinting Limitations and License Expiration/Renewal extensions; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Suspension of requirements for unarmed security guards from other states; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Still regular business hours for Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry- 4/30/2020
  • No service for guard cards (see Governor Lamont’s Executive Order changes to licensing requirements HERE )- 4/30/2020
  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

Licensing and Permits

This unit is responsible for the testing, licensing and permit issuance for:

Fireworks/Special Effects- Permits, Licensing, Inspections & Accident Investigations

Explosives/Vehicle Transport- Licensing, Inspections, Vehicle Transport Inspections & Accident Investigations

As of July 1, 2011, the licensing process for amusement operators, including carnivals and circuses, will be under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Protection. Pursuant to Public Act 11-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the responsibility for the licensing of a carnival, circus or other amusement to be conducted in the State of Connecticut has been shifted from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to the Department of Consumer Protection.

All applicants requesting a license to conduct a carnival, circus or other amusement after July 1st must submit the completed application and fee to the Department of Consumer Protection. All applications received at the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, whether by mail or in person, will be directed to the Department of Consumer Protection. This delay could jeopardize the approval of your license application and the event itself.

This Department asks for your cooperation in making this transition as smooth as possible. It starts with the application process, using the correct application and submitting it to the correct Department.

http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1622&q=481848

If you have any questions regarding this new process, contact the License Services Division at (860) 713-6000 or email license.services@ct.gov.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.