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Release Date: May 31, 2002 
Last Update: April 07, 2006 

Concealed Pistol Application and Instructions
  1. Concealed pistol application kits are provided during normal business hours by the following:
  • County sheriffs
  • Local police agencies
  • County clerks
  1. Concealed pistol application kits are free of charge to individuals who wish to apply for a license to carry a concealed pistol.

  2. Concealed pistol application kit includes the following:
  • Written procedure to obtain a concealed pistol permit
  • Application form
  • Written procedure to appeal and the appeal process form if denied a concealed pistol permit
  • Fingerprint card (fingerprints taken by local sheriff’s department)
  • Reference numbers for current pistol safety training entities
  1. Processing Application

  • Applicant files their application with the county clerk in the county in which the individual resides. This must include: (1) a copy of the certificate of completion of the pistol safety training course, and (2) a passport quality photograph.
  • Applicant pays a fee of $105 to the county clerk at time of filing.
  • Applicant receives a receipt for payment.
  • Applicant provides receipt to the sheriff department or local police agency indicating application fee payment.
  • Applicant has fingerprints taken by sheriff department or a local law enforcement agency.  However, the local agency may charge an additional $15 for the taking of the fingerprints.
  • Sheriff department or local police agency forwards fingerprints to the Michigan State Police for processing.
  • Once county gun board receives the fingerprint comparison report, they will issue or deny the license within 45 days.


Related Documents
RI-012 Concealed Pistol License Application - 215058 bytes PDF icon
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