Purchase Permits

Permits to purchase pistols are available at the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  A valid Michigan driver's license or ID card, with current address, is required.  Your permanent residence must be within the limits of Marquette County.  The Sheriff's Office issues permits for all township residents in Marquette County.  Anyone who resides within the cities of Marquette, Ishpeming or Negaunee must obtain a permit from their city police departments.  After purchasing the pistol, you must return the "Agency" and "MSP" copies to the Sheriff's Office for registration.  This process must be completed within ten days of acquiring your permit.

Registration

As of January 7, 2009, you no longer need to bring in your pistols for inspection.  However, within 10 days of purchase of the pistol, you are required to return the "Agency" and "MSP" copies of your Purchase Permit or Pistol Sales Record to the Sheriff's Office for registration.  These can be dropped off at the Sheriff's Office (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.) or sent through the mail to 236 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI  49855.

Concealed Pistol Licensing

Applications for Concealed Pistol License (CPL) are available at the Sheriff's Office or Marquette County Clerk.  The application is filed at the Clerk's Office, for a fee of $105, which includes your fingerprinting fee.  Fingerprinting is processed by the Marquette City Police Department, 300 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette.  For more information on fingerprinting, please call the City Police at (906) 228-0400.  Applicants are also required to complete a CPL training class.  Class locations, fees and dates vary from month to month.  For further information please call the Sheriff's Office at (906) 225-8435.