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

No. The appellant signs and dates the form; it does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the concealed pistol license appeal?

File it in the circuit court of the county where you reside. The form also says to serve copies on all parties and the county clerk by first-class mail.

What deadline does the form give for filing an appeal?

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

Oakland County, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Claim of Appeal on Application for Concealed Pistol License

This form lets an appellant challenge a decision or other listed issue concerning a concealed pistol license application in circuit court.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this claim to appeal a county clerk’s statement of statutory disqualification, failure to provide a receipt, or failure to issue or reinstate a concealed pistol license. The form says the appeal must be filed within 21 days of the decision and in the circuit court of the county where the appellant resides. It requests appellant and party details, the appeal basis, a certified record, and certification of mailing.

Who needs it

An applicant appealing a listed concealed pistol license decision or issue files this form in the circuit court of the county where they reside.

How to submit it

File the appeal in the circuit court of the county where you reside. The form also certifies that copies were served by first-class mail on all parties and the county clerk.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the appellant signs and dates it, and the form calls for no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Appeal Form
Download the Claim of Appeal on Application for Concealed Pistol License PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the case, appellant, attorney, and appellee information and identify the basis for the appeal.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
If appealing a statement of statutory disqualification, attach a separate sheet stating the reasons and supporting documentation.
4
File and Mail Copies
File in the circuit court of the county where you reside and serve copies on all parties and the county clerk by first-class mail.

Frequently asked questions

What does the concealed pistol license appeal form do?: It allows an appellant to challenge a listed issue involving a concealed pistol license application, including certain decisions or failures by the county clerk.
Do I need a notary for the concealed pistol license appeal?: No. The appellant signs and dates the form; it does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the concealed pistol license appeal?: File it in the circuit court of the county where you reside. The form also says to serve copies on all parties and the county clerk by first-class mail.
What deadline does the form give for filing an 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.