Gun Registration/License to Purchase
We are available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8am to 4pm to assist you with your firearms related needs and/or questions. You may call 231-882-4484 x243 or 231-822-4019.
CPL:
The Benzie County Clerk's Office provides CPL information and application processing. For more information about obtaining or renewing a CPL, please call the Clerk's Office at 231-882-9671.
The Benzie County Sheriff's Office can provide fingerprints (by appointment only) for CPL licenses. The cost is $15 payable by check, money order, exact change, or debit/credit card (small processing fee applies). Fingerprint appointments are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am to 1130am and 130pm to 330pm. Call 231-882-4484 x243 or 231-822-4019 for an appointment.
The Benzie County Sheriff's Office also has RI-060 purchase forms available for CPL or MCOLES holders.
LICENSE TO PURCHASE/ PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT:
Michigan law requires the purchaser of a firearm to apply with their local Sheriff's Office prior to buying a gun from an individual or Federal Firearms Dealer. This process is also required for an individual inheriting a firearm from a deceased individual/estate. The exception to this ruling is a valid CPL holder.
To apply for a License to Purchase, you will need to visit the Sheriff's Office in person during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Due to the amount of time the application process may take, please avoid arriving at the office after 3:30pm.
Requirements:
1. Must have a valid Michigan Driver License or State of Michigan ID with current address.
2. Must be 21 years of age to purchase from a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) Dealer and 18 years of age to purchase from an individual.
3. Must not currently be on probation or parole with conditions prohibiting the ownership of firearms.
4. Must not have any pending criminal cases.
5. Must not have any felony convictions or certain misdemeanor (domestic violence or drug related) convictions.
6. Must not have ever been found mentally incompetent.
7. Must not have an active Personal Protection Order (PPO) prohibiting the ownership of firearms.
8. Must not meet any other State or Federal disqualification.
The application process:
The application process is fairly straightforward.
1. Present your driver license or MI ID card.
2. Fill out an application.
3. Sign the background check authorization form in front of the notary.
4. Indicate how many licenses you will need within the next 30 days.
5. Wait for the background response from the State.
Application processing may take up to a full business day to complete, so you may be asked to come back to pick up your purchase permit if you are approved. If approved, purchase permits are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Benzie County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: RECORDS
505 S. Michigan Ave,
Beulah, MI 49617