An applicant must complete the CPL Application and return the unsigned form and documentation of the required training to the county clerk's office in the county in which he or she resides. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted into the United States, have knowledge and training in the safe use and handling of a pistol by successfully completing an appropriate pistol safety training course or class and be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in Michigan for at least six months immediately prior to application.
The applicant possesses a valid, lawfully obtained Michigan driver's license or official Michigan personal identification card. The applicant is on active duty status with the United States Armed Forces and is stationed outside of Michigan, but Michigan is the applicant's home of record.
The applicant is on active duty status with the United States Armed Forces and is permanently stationed in Michigan, but the applicant's home of record is another state. For an emergency license, if the applicant is a petitioner for a personal protection order issued under MCL For an emergency license, if the county sheriff determines that there is clear and convincing evidence to believe that the safety of the applicant or the safety of a member of the applicant's family or household is endangered by the applicant's inability to immediately obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol.
For a new resident, if the applicant holds a valid concealed pistol license issued by another state at the time the applicant's residency in this state is establishedand must have resided in this state for at least six months. Applicants must meet certain criteria as to criminal history and mental illness. Applicants must provide proof of pistol training and safety programs from a certified firearms instructor, the pistol safety certificate must state, "This course complies with Section 5j of PA " and "the individual has successfully completed the course.
The pistol safety certificate must also contain the printed name and signature of the instructor. Applicants must provide a valid driver's license or state I. The address on the applicant's I. The applicant must file the application with the county clerk in the county in which he or she resides. The application shall be signed under oath by the applicant.
