Office of County Clerk/Register of Deeds

1. Complete a Pistol Safety Training Course (Must be taken w/in last 5 years)

   Training certificate must contain:

   • The statement “This course complies with section 5j of 1927 PA 372”
   • Printed name, signature, and telephone number of course instructor
   • Individual has successfully completed the course
   • Name of training organization that certified instructor (e.g., NRA, MCOLES, etc)
   • Training organization telephone number
   • Instructor’s certification number and expiration date

2. Complete the CPL application*

   *Please do not sign the application until the Clerk's Office staff administer an oath to you.

3. Visit the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s office to finalize the application.

   NOTE: you must bring the following materials to finalize your application:

   • Pistol Safety Training Course Completion Certificate
   • Completed CPL application (without signature)
   • Valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID- you MUST be a resident of Kalamazoo County)
   • $100 cash/check/credit
4. The Clerk/Register of Deeds office is now offering fingerprint services. For more information on fingerprinting please see Fingerprinting Information below. You will receive either your CPL or a Letter of Explanation in the mail within 45 days from the day you get your fingerprints done.

Online

1. Complete the online renewal application with the Michigan State Police.

   NOTE: Online renewal requires a personal identification number (PIN) which is included in the renewal notice. To acquire your renewal PIN please email cplinformation@kalcounty.com indicating that you need a CPL renewal letter mailed again and include your most recent mailing address.

Mail

1. Complete the CPL application

2. Mail completed application and $115 check payable to “State of Michigan” to:

   Michigan State Police
   Attn: Concealed Pistol License Unit
   P.O. Box 30634
   Lansing, MI 48909

In Person

1. Complete the CPL application

2. Visit the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s office to finalize the application.

   NOTE: you must bring the following materials to finalize your application:

   • Completed CPL application
   • Valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID- you MUST be a resident of Kalamazoo County)
   • Current CPL card
   • $115 cash/check/credit

Reapplications

Reapplications for CPLs are designed for individuals who have had a Michigan CPL in the past and it has either:

• Been expired for more than 1 year
• Was revoked

All Reapplications must be done in person at the County Clerk’s office in which you permanently reside.

1. Complete a Pistol Safety Training Course (Must be taken w/in last 5 years)

   Training certificate must contain:

   • The statement “This course complies with section 5j of 1927 PA 372”
   • Printed name, signature, and telephone number of course instructor
   • Individual has successfully completed the course
   • Name of training organization that certified instructor (e.g., NRA, MCOLES, etc)
   • Training organization telephone number
   • Instructor’s certification number and expiration date

2. Complete the CPL application*

   *Please do not sign the application until the Clerk's Office staff administer an oath to you.

3. Visit the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s office to finalize the application.

   NOTE: you must bring the following materials to finalize your application:

   • Pistol Safety Training Course Completion Certificate
   • Completed CPL application (without signature)
   • Valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID- you MUST be a resident of Kalamazoo County)
   • $100 cash/check/credit
4. The Clerk/Register of Deeds office is now offering fingerprint services. For more information on fingerprinting please see Fingerprinting Information below. You will receive either your CPL or a Letter of Explanation in the mail within 45 days from the day you get your fingerprints done.

Fingerprinting for Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPL) is offered at the Kalamazoo County Administration Building at the Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register of Deeds office.

Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register of Deeds
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Room 103
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Please bring the following:

• Valid Picture ID with current address (Michigan Driver's License or Michigan ID Card)
• Receipt from the County Clerk’s Office
• CPL License (if renewing)
• $15 cash/check/credit