Michigan

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• You have completed an approved firearms training class.
• You have a valid state-issued driver’s license or personal identification card.
• Be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in Michigan for at least six months immediately prior to application.
• You have not been convicted of a violent crime that is a felony.
• Be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted into the United States
• Not be subject to an order or disposition for any of the following;
  • Involuntary hospitalization or involuntary alternative treatment.
  • Legal incapacitation
  • Personal protection order
  • Bond or conditional release prohibiting purchase or possession of a firearm
  • Finding of not guilty by reason of insanity
• Not be prohibited from possessing, using, transporting, selling, purchasing, carrying, shipping, receiving, or distributing a firearm under Michigan law.
• Not be under a court order of legal incapacity in this state or elsewhere.
• Have not been found guilty but mentally ill of any crime, and has not offered a plea of not guilty of, or been acquitted of, any crime by reason of insanity.
• Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any of the following in the three years immediately preceding the date of application and a charge for a misdemeanor violation of any of the following is not pending against the applicant in this state or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a license: (Long….list on their website)
• Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any of the following in the eight years immediately preceding the date of the application and a charge for a misdemeanor violation of any of the following is not pending against the applicant in this state or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL: (another long….list on their website)
• Is not currently and has never been subject to an order of involuntary commitment in an inpatient or outpatient setting due to mental illness.
• Not have a diagnosed mental illness at the time the application is made that includes an assessment that the individual presents a danger to himself or herself or to another, regardless of whether he or she is receiving treatment for that illness.
• Have never been convicted of a felony in Michigan or elsewhere, and a felony charge against the applicant is not pending in Michigan or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL.
• Federal Law – Prohibits the following persons 

APPLICATIONS

Follow these steps to obtain a permit

1. Complete your firearm training course if required.
2. Download the application under the FORMS tab or pickup from the county clerks office.
3. You will need the following documents;
   • Passport quality photo
   • Certificate stating you have completed a firearms course.
4. Complete and file the application under oath at the County Clerks office where you reside.
5. You will then need fingerprints taken from either the county clerk, state police, sheriffs office or other entity. You must provide your application receipt to who ever takes your fingerprints.
6. The entity providing fingerprint services will fingerprint the applicant and immediately forward the fingerprints to the MSP for processing
7. You will be notified within 45 days by mail if your application has been approved or denied.

RENEWALS

• You will normally get a reminder in the mail 3 – 6 months before your licenses expiry date.
• You can also submit a renewal application 6 months before the expiry date but not before the 6 months and 12 months after the expiry date.
• No fingerprints are required for renewals.

PERMIT FEES

The fees are explained below;

New Application
$74 Michigan State Police recieve
$26 County clerk receives
$100 Total

Renewals
$36 County clerk recieves
$79 State Police receives
$115 Total

You will need to pay an additional $15 for fingerprints with new applications.