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, the new applicants will receive their permits immediately and the renewal applicants will be mailed their permits. 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 and a copy of the Michigan Firearms Law 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 Drivers License or Michigan ID Card)
  • Course Completion Certificate ( For 1st time Applicant)
  • For CCW Renewals – Should apply 60 days prior to expire. Review Gun Laws and Complete One Hour of Target Practice (If you prefer there are refresher courses available at some training centers)
  • Two (2) Passport Photo’s – You now have the option of having these taken at the Ottawa County Clerk’s Office at the Fillmore location only for a fee of $10.00. If taken elsewhere the photographs should be 2 X 2 inches in size. The head from the chin to the hair should be 1-1/16” X 5/6 inches.
  • 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) with photos ($115.00) made payable to: Ottawa County Clerk’s Office Cash/Check/Credit Card/Money Order/Cashier’s Check
  • Fingerprints are done only at the Sheriff’s Dept. Fillmore location until 4:00 p.m.daily

Hours for County Clerk’s Offices:

Notice: The Ottawa County Clerk's office Vital Records department will be closed on the following dates and times:

Holland location:
Friday, March 19, 2010 and Friday, March 26, 2010 : 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Friday, April 9, 2010, Friday, August 13, 2010 and Friday, December 10, 2010 : 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Grand Haven location:
Friday, March 19, 2010 and Friday, March 26, 2010 : 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Friday, April 9, 2010, Friday, August 13, 2010 and Friday, December 10, 2010 : 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Fillmore location:
Friday, March 19, 2010 and Friday, March 26, 2010 : 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Friday, April 9, 2010, Friday, August 13, 2010 and Friday, December 10, 2010 : 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Fillmore-West Olive

12220 Fillmore Street, Room 130  
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 994-4531
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.		 Grand Haven

414 Washington Avenue, Room 320  
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-8345
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.		 Holland

12251 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 494-5566
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 Road
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-6085
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 4:00 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 6 to 8 weeks), the new applicant will be sent a letter or receive a phone call informing them of their appointment time and date to appear before the Gun Board.

The Gun Board will review the renewal applications during the gun board meeting. The renewal applicants are not required to appear before the board unless they are coming from a different county in Michigan or are requested to do so by the Gun Board.