Pistol Permits/CPL

Pistol permits may be applied for during the following hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

Residents of the City of Plymouth may apply for a purchase permit. Exceptions are transactions by valid CPL holders.

A driver's license with current address must be provided.
You must be 18 years of age to purchase from a private citizen in Michigan or 21 years of age to purchase from a federally licensed dealer.
You must be a U.S. citizen or resident legal alien (must show I-551 card) to apply.
You must not be otherwise legally prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm (i.e.: felony conviction, assault conviction).
Residents must qualify under all state and federal firearms regulations to own a pistol.
A background investigation will be conducted, regardless of the number of times you have applied. The permit is usually available the next business day. One permit is needed for each weapon.
The permit will need to have your signature notarized by a notary public prior to purchasing a firearm.
The license to purchase a pistol is then issued to you and is valid for 30 calendar days. The permit must be returned to the agency that originally supplied it within 10 days after the purchase of the weapon.

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen or resident legal alien who has resided in Michigan for at least six months
Upon completion of all requirements, the CPL application is processed by the Wayne County Clerk's Office in downtown Detroit or at the Wayne County Sheriff's Department substation, located at Michigan Ave and Henry Ruff. These locations serve only Wayne County residents. Residents of other counties will have to check with their respective county.