County Clerk

Concealed Pistol License

Application for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

Application

Obtain application from the County Clerk or download application (rev. May 2022).

Fee

• New License - $100 to County Clerk and $15 to fingerprinting agency
• License Renewal - $115 to County Clerk

Training

Complete before applying(Must be taken w/in last 5 years)

Certificate must contain the following:

• The statement "This course complies with section 5j of 1927 PA 372"
• Printed name, original signature, and telephone number of course instructor
• Individual has successfully completed the course
• Name of training organization that certified instructor (e.g., NRA, MCOLES, etc)
• Training organization telephone number
• Instructor's certification number and expiration date

Submit Application

Submit completed application with attachments (safety training certificate, proof of prohibited premises qualification, if applicable), and State of Michigan ID.

Fingerprints

• New Application - Must be fingerprinted after submitting an application.
• Renewal - May not have to be reprinted if still an active renewal (i.e. It has been less than a year from expiration).
• Reapplication - Must re-take the training class and be fingerprinted again (applying more than a year after expiration)

Approval

Licenses will be mailed to address indicated on application.

License Term

A license is valid until applicant's birth date "that falls not less than 4 years or more than 5 years after license is issued" after approval.

Renewal

Apply for renewal up to 6 months before your current license expires to avoid a gap in your ability to carry concealed. Renewals may be submitted in-person using the application form. Additionally, you may apply for renewal online, via the Michigan State Police portal.

To acquire your renewal PIN please email clerk-register@kentcountymi.gov or call 616-632-7640