Where to Renew
- In-person at the County Clerk’s Office
- On-line using a PIN (if you don’t have a PIN, see instructions below)
Renewal Legal Requirements
- You MUST complete at least 3 hours reviewing your CPL course material
- You’ve gone to the range at least once in the 6 months preceding your renewal application
Michigan CPL Renwal Class / Training Requirements
- There is no training requirement apart from the legal requirements listed above
- You can study by yourself or you can choose to take a renewal class
- Proof of training is not required
Benefits of Taking a Renewal Class
- Refresher on the laws
- Updates on any changes to the law in the last 5 years
- Refresher on shooting and conflict avoidance
- Proof that you completed the requirements to renew
How to Renew Online
- You get a pin in the mail from the County Clerk’s office prior to renewal
- Visit https://cplrenewal.msp.state.mi.us/CPLOnline/#!/ and fill out your info
- Pay the fee of $115
- Clerk will issue a new CPL and mail it to you
How to get your PIN
- The County Clerk sends it to you in the mail
- If you didn’t receive it, you can contact the Michigan State Police at 517-284-3700
- The state police will verify your information and provide your PIN
How long is your CPL good for?
- It goes into effect on your birthday and is good for 5 years, expiring on your birthday 5 years in the future