County Clerk
Concealed Pistol License
Application for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
Application
Obtain application from the County Clerk or download:
Standard (rev. May 2024)
Renewal (rev. May
2024).
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 Standard or Renewal 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 Standard or Renewal 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 Standard or Renewal 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.
Replacing a lost CPL license carries a $10.00 fee.
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 Renewal Application. 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