Do I need a notary for the concealed pistol license appeal?

No. The form has signature and date lines, not a notary block. The appellant or attorney signs and dates it; stated reasons go on a separate sheet with supporting documentation.

How do I submit the concealed pistol license appeal?

File it in the circuit court of the county where you reside. The form also requires serving a copy by first-class mail on all parties and the county clerk.

What decisions or failures can I appeal?

The form lists a statutory disqualification, failure to provide a receipt, or failure of the county clerk to issue or reinstate a concealed pistol license.

When must I file the appeal?

The form states that the appeal must be filed within 21 days of entry of the decision being appealed.

Alpena County, MI · Alpena County

No notary required

Claim of Appeal on Application for Concealed Pistol License

Alpena County residents use this form to appeal certain decisions or failures related to an application for a concealed pistol license.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Alpena County · Alpena County, Alpena County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: alpenacounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form lets an appellant challenge a statutory disqualification, a failure to provide a receipt, or a failure to issue or reinstate a concealed pistol license. The appeal is filed in the circuit court of the county where the appellant resides and must be filed within 21 days of the decision. It asks for appellant and appellee details, the basis for appeal, and signatures.

Who needs it

A person appealing a concealed pistol license decision or specified failure by a county clerk, another entity, or the Michigan State Police may use this form.

How to submit it

File the appeal in the circuit court of the county where you reside. Serve a copy by first-class mail on all parties and the county clerk at their last-known addresses.

About notarization

No notary is required; the appellant or attorney signs and dates the claim, and stated reasons must be provided on a separate sheet with supporting documentation.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Claim of Appeal on Application for Concealed Pistol License.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the appellant, attorney, and appellee details, identify the basis for appeal, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
If you specify reasons for appealing a statutory disqualification, attach a separate sheet with the reasons and supporting documentation.
4
File and Serve Copies
File in the circuit court of your county of residence and serve a copy by first-class mail on all parties and the county clerk.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the concealed pistol license appeal?: No. The form has signature and date lines, not a notary block. The appellant or attorney signs and dates it; stated reasons go on a separate sheet with supporting documentation.
How do I submit the concealed pistol license appeal?: File it in the circuit court of the county where you reside. The form also requires serving a copy by first-class mail on all parties and the county clerk.
What decisions or failures can I appeal?: The form lists a statutory disqualification, failure to provide a receipt, or failure of the county clerk to issue or reinstate a concealed pistol license.
When must I file the appeal?: The form states that the appeal must be filed within 21 days of entry of the decision being appealed.

Need something notarized?

This Claim of Appeal on Application for Concealed Pistol License doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.