1. Concealed pistol application kits are provided during normal business hours by the following:

• County sheriffs
• Local police agencies
• County clerks

2. Concealed pistol application kits are free of charge to individuals who wish to apply for a license to carry a concealed pistol.
   
   
3. 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
• Reference numbers for current pistol safety training entities

4. 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 and 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.  Some sheriff departments participate with a vendor to provide applicant finger printing.  There is no additional charge for this service.
• 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.