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 

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 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.