Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permits

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permits are granted to individuals who are residents of Ottawa County and proceed through the proper application process. The permit is granted only after an extensive background check is made, fingerprints are checked and the applicant is evaluated by the Gun Board. The County Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Concealed Weapons Board (Gun Board). It is the Clerk's responsibility to file the application, receive information on the applicants and present the information to the Concealed Weapons Board as well as keep the minutes. Once the application is processed through the Gun Board and the applicant has been approved for their permit, they may immediately go to the County Clerk's Office where the license will be issued. If the license is disapproved a Notice of Denial and Right to Appeal form will be mailed to the individual.

Applying for a Concealed Weapon Permit

Step 1

The Applicant must obtain an application packet from the County Clerk's Office or Sheriff's Department.

Step 2

The following items are required at the County Clerk’s Office:

  • Valid Picture ID With Current Address (Michigan Driver’s License or Michigan ID Card)
  • Course Completion Certificate (If 1st Time Applicant)
  • For CCW Renewals – Review Gun Laws and Complete One Hour Target Practice
  • Two (2) Passport Photo’s – You may obtain these at Wal-Mart, Meijer’s or Walgreens
  • Be Prepared to Provide Two (2) Phone Numbers
  • Complete Application. Do not sign and date your “Concealed Pistol License Application” until you present your application to a representative of (and at) the County Clerk’s Office.
  • Application Fee ($105.00) made payable to: Ottawa County Clerk's Office
    Cash/Check/Credit Card/Money Order/Cashier’s Check

Hours for County Clerk’s Offices:

Grand Haven

414 Washington Avenue  
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.		 Holland

12251 James Street
Holland, MI 49424

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.		 Hudsonville

3100 Port Sheldon Rd.
Hudsonville, MI 49426

Tuesday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Step 3

The following items are required at the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office for fingerprinting:
No appointment necessary. Please note the hours for fingerprinting are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Valid Picture ID with current address (Michigan Driver’s License or Michigan ID Card)
  • Receipt from the County Clerk’s Office
  • CCW License (If Renewing)

Step 4

The Sheriff's Department will then send the completed fingerprint card for processing. When the required paperwork has been received in the Clerk's Office (Fingerprint check, Criminal History check, and Probate Court check, with this process taking 12 to 16 weeks), the applicant will be phoned and an appointment to appear before the Gun Board will be made.