Michigan permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

County

Minimum age

Training

Required

Live fire

Required

Application fee

100 USD

Permit term

Reported: 4 to 5 years - valid until the applicant's birthday that falls not less than 4 years, nor more than 5 years, after the license is issued (exact length depends on how close to a birthday the license is issued). Confirm at the source

Residency required

Yes. Michigan resident for at least 6 months before you apply. Waived for new residents with a valid out-of-state permit, or in an emergency. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

45 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Clerk of the applicant's county of residence issues the license

Source: Michigan State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Michigan

Michigan is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the Concealed Pistol License (CPL): county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Clerk of the applicant's county of residence issues the license.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in Michigan. Live-fire shooting is part of the course. The application fee is 100 USD.

Michigan is reported to let you keep carrying while a renewal is pending, if you filed it before the permit expired. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Michigan State Police · Reciprocity: where a Michigan permit is honored

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