Primary Services

Gun Purchase Permit

• Gun permits are available for pick up the following business day provided your criminal history comes back clear.  If there is an issue, it may take up to 10 days for a resolution.
• You must bring a valid driver’s license and a second piece of ID such as a voter registration card, birth certificate or passport.
• Gun permits allow for a 30 day window in order to make your gun purchase.
• There is a requirement that your signature is notarized on the permit.  Ferndale Police Department charges $10 for this service, however it is not mandatory that you use our department for this service.
• The State of Michigan no longer requires the basic pistol questionnaire.

Obtaining a Copy of a Police Report

• Draft crash reports are usually available the following business day.  (non draft reports are available through the States website or from the Ferndale Police Department within 7 – 10 business days). There is a $4 charge for crash and incident reports. 
• Make sure to contact us at (248) 546-2386 to make sure that the report is available for pick up.
•  FOIA requests and subpoena requests have their own distinct costs.  Contact the Records Bureau for more information.

Traffic & Crash Reports

• Visit the Ferndale Police Department and present your accident report number, driver's license/State Identification Card.  The fee is $4.
• Your crash report may be purchased online at either CLEMIS OR  Docview.us.com.