What is a CLEO Signature?
A. CLEO stands for (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) . When a Class III firearm transfers to an individual he or she will need to obtain a signature from their CLEO. Your CLEO can be several different people. Below is a list of who they can be. * Chief of Police of your city, if you live in the city limits. * Sheriff of your county of residence. * Circuit Court Judge of your county of residence. * Prosecuting Attorney of your county of residence. * Federal Court Judge of your county of residence. * Head of the State Police * OR Anyone that one of the people listed above has given authority to sign for them. * You can also transfer to your Corporation or a Revocable Trust in your name. You can do both of these w/o CLEO signature, fingerprints or photos.
