CPL Renewal Application

Application for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) may be completed through our online portal and will require the applicant to have their CPL and Driver's License. Applicants may also choose to utilize the Michigan State Police online renewal with their renewal PIN number.
 
                                       

Application Fee


The application fee is $115.00.  Fee may be paid by cash, check, or money order.

Fingerprinting is Not Required


If your current CPL was issued after January 1, 2006 and has not been expired for more than one year, you should not have to be fingerprinted for your renewal.  If it was issued prior to that date, you must be fingerprinted again.

Approval Process


The renewal application is submitted to the Michigan State Police for approval or denial.  If the application is approved, the County Clerk's Office will issue the license.  The license is required by law to be mailed to the applicant's mailing address.   If the application is denied, the County Clerk's Office will mail a letter indicating the statutory reason for denial.  

License Expiration Dates


A license issued on/after July 1, 2006, is valid until applicant’s birth date “that falls not less than 4 years or more than 5 years after the license is issued”.

The renewal application process can be started up to 6 months prior to expiration, recommend no later than 2 months prior to expiration. 

Re-Application for CPL

 
If a CPL is expired more than one year a renewal applicant is considered a re-application and the applicant must take a pistol safety training course.

The completed application, expired CPL and training certificate (issued less than five years ago) are required when applying with the County Clerk. Do not sign the application until directed by staff at the County Clerk's Office. 

Application Fee


The application fee is $115.00 ($100.00 application fee and $15.00 fingerprint fee). Fee may be paid by cash, check, or money order.

Fingerprinting is Not Required


All re-applicants must be fingerprinted after application is submitted. Fingerprints are taken by the Grand Traverse County Clerk's Office from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Approval Process


Once applicant is fingerprinted, the fingerprints and application is submitted to the Michigan State Police for approval or denial.  If the application is approved, the County Clerk's Office will issue the license.  The license is required by law to be mailed to the applicant's mailing address.   If the application is denied, the County Clerk's Office will mail a letter indicating the statutory reason for denial.  

License Expiration Dates


A license issued on/after July 1, 2006, is valid until applicant’s birth date “that falls not less than 4 years or more than 5 years after the license is issued”.

Michigan Firearms Laws


Individuals may view a complete copy of the firearms laws of the State of Michigan on the Michigan Legislature's website.