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Marine Fisheries - Commercial Fishing License Information

Marine Fisheries

Commercial Fishing License
Application Information and Instructions

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Commercial Fishing License System
Comprehensive information on various commercial fishing licenses and fees.

Commercial Fishing License Frequently-Asked Questions
 A summary of applicable rules to assist fishermen.

Commercial License Application Instructions
(Read this before applying)

 License and Permit Fees

Application Form for Issuable Permits

 Land or Sell License Application

Atlantic Ocean Striped Bass Commercial Gear Permit Application

 Block of Ten 10-Day Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses (CRFL) Application

Coastal Recreational Fishing License Exemption

Recreational Fishing Tournament License

Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration (CFVR) Application (no rulebook option)
Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration (CFVR)
Transfer Application Instructions:
   Word document | PDF document

Shellfish License Application

Eligibility Pool Application

Standard (SCFL) or Retired (RSCFL) Commercial Fishing License RENEWAL Application Instructions

Fish Dealer License Application

Standard (SCFL) or Retired (RSCFL) Commercial Fishing License TRANSFER Application Instructions
 For-Hire Fishing Permit Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License (RSCFL) CONVERT to Standard Fishing License (SCFL) Instructions
For-Hire Blanket Coastal Recreational Fishing License

Shellfish Leases

  

Shellfish Lease Application Package

  
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632

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