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Marine Fisheries - Commercial Fishing License Information

Marine Fisheries

Commercial Fishing License Applications and Instructions

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Commercial Fishing License System
Visit this page for a comprehensive listing of the various commercial fishing licenses

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

Federal Permit Information

Commercial License Application Instructions
(Read this before applying)

 Commercial License and Permit Fees 2019-20

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
Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration (CFVR)
TRANSFER Application Instructions

Shellfish License Application

Eligibility Pool Application

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

Fish Dealer License Application

Standard (SCFL) or Retired (RSCFL) Commercial Fishing License TRANSFER Application Instructions
For-Hire VESSEL Coastal Recreational Fishing License Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License (RSCFL) CONVERT to Standard Fishing License (SCFL) with Instructions
For-Hire CAPTAIN'S Coastal Recreational Fishing License

Estuarine Gill Net Permit Application Packet

Shellfish Leases

  

Shellfish Lease Application Package

 Aquaculture-Related Permits

 

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

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