Concealed Weapons Permit Procedure
The Clerk's
Office is responsible for the processing and distribution of
concealed weapons applications and permits.
Applicants
must be at least 21 years of age, must be either a U.S. citizen
or a resident alien, and 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.
A state and
federal fingerprint clearance is required. Fingerprints are to
be taken at the County Clerk Offices:
(2 Woodward Ave., Room 207 Detroit, (313) 224-6262) or at the Sheriff's Department (3100 Henry Ruff
Road, Westland,
(734) 721-5125).
You now have 2 options if you are applying for a Concealed Weapons Permit.
Your application can be filed in person at the Wayne County Clerk's Office, or you can save time by filling out your application online!
*Required documents must be presented in person to the County Clerk Office:
The application can be filed in person at the Clerk's Office in the county where the individual resides along with a passport-quality [1" by 1-1/4"]
photograph. The application can be filed online
also. Please note, after submitting your online application YOU MUST appear in person in the Clerk's office to sign the application under oath.
For Online applicants:
- Original Training Certification (not required for Renewal)
- Valid Drivers Licence or State ID
- US Naturalization Papers for foreign born U.S. citizens
- Two Passport Style Photos (dimensions of
2” x 2” by 1” to 1 3/8”) (pictures can be taken at
Clerk’s Office for $10.00)
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For Walk-in applications:
The CCW application fee is $105.00 | CCW Renewal fee is $105.00
Made payable to the Wayne County Clerk by money
order, cashiers check, certified check, or cash. If photos are not provided, pictures will be taken at the clerk Ofiice for an additional $10 fee. Permits are
valid for five years.
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Office Locations
Cathy M. Garrett
Clerk of Wayne County
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
2nd floor, Room 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 224-6262
(313) 224-6771
Monday - Friday
8:00 am- 4:30 pm