Concealed Pistol License







THE CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE

REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE 

WILL BE CLOSED ON

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.


The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is scheduling appointments for the fingerprinting of new CPL applicants.  You may visit their Sheriff's Office website.

Applicants

  • You must apply in person and fill out the  Concealed Pistol License New Application 
  • $100 application fee (Cash, Check, or Money Order) payable to Clinton County Clerk
  • $15 Fingerprint Fee payable to entity taking prints (Note: Fingerprints MUST be taken by LiveScan system. Clinton County Sheriff's Office is the only entity in Clinton County with this capability and they accept Cash, Check, or Money Order). Please see the  Clinton County Sheriff's Office website  to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting.
  • Must present an original training certificate, which complies with Section 5J of 1927, PA 372, to the Clerk’s Office at the time of submitting the application. Training Certificate must be issued within 5 years of application. (EXCEPTION: Pistol safety training course requirement is waived for an applicant who is a retired police officer or a retired law enforcement officer as defined in MCL 28.41(1)(J))

Renewal Applicants

(Previous license is not expired, or expired within 1 year period before date of application)

  • You are encouraged to renew online using the PIN number provided in your renewal notice.
  • You may renew in person and fill out the  Concealed Pistol License Renewal Application .
  • The Application Fee is $115.00 (Cash, Check/Money Order or Credit Card) payable to Clinton County Clerk.
  • No fingerprints required.
  • Applicant must certify to a statement on application that he/she has completed at least 3 hours of review of the pistol safety training course.
  • Applicant must certify that he/she has at least one hour of firing range time in the 6 months immediately preceding the renewal application.

Reapp Applicants

(Previous license expired more than 1 year)

  • You must apply in person and fill out the  Concealed Pistol License New Application 
  • $100 Application Fee (Cash, Check/Money Order or Credit Card) payable to Clinton County Clerk
  • $15 Fingerprint Fee payable to entity taking prints. (Note: Fingerprints MUST be taken by LiveScan system. Clinton County Sheriff's Office is the only entity in Clinton County with this capability and they accept Cash, Check, or Money Order).
  • Must present an original training certificate, which complies with Section 5J of 1927, PA 372, to the Clerk’s Office at the time of submitting the application. Training Certificate must be issued within 5 years of application. (Exception: Pistol safety training course requirement is waived for an applicant who is a retired police officer or a retired law enforcement officer as defined in MCL 28.41(1)(J))

CPLs expire on the applicant's date of birth, and are valid not less than 4 years but no more than 5 years from date of issuance.

For More Information

For additional information regarding a Michigan Concealed Pistol License, visit the  Michigan State Police website .