LANSING -- Concealed pistol license holders in Michigan can now renew their licenses online through the state website.

There are 644,677 active CPLs in Michigan. The license is valid for up to five years.

The new system for renewing CPLs went into effect on Nov. 30, according to the Michigan State Police.

Residents need to have an existing CPL to use the new system, including a personal identification number. People can get the information from the county clerk that issued the original CPL to get the PIN number.

CPL holders can still renew their license in-person at a county clerk's office or by mail with a completed application and payment.

Instructions and the application for renewing by mail are available at www.michigan.gov/firearms, according to MSP.