PERMIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The following instructions pertain to an application for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) permit. For simplicity, all licenses, permits, registrations, and certificates are referred to as a permit.

• An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or may be returned to the applicant. Be sure you are filling in the appropriate application form for the proposed activity.
• Please plan ahead. Allow at least 60 days for your application to be processed. Some applications may take longer than 90 days to process. (50 CFR 13.11)
• Applications are processed in the order they are received.
• For all applications submitted to the Division of Management Authority (DMA) a physical U.S. address is required. Province and Country blocks are provided for those USFWS programs which use foreign addresses and are not required by DMA.
• Mailing address is address where communications from USFWS should be mailed if different than applicant’s physical address.

Processing Fee
An application processing fee of $100.00 is required at the time of application, unless exempted under 50 CFR13.11(d)(3). The application processing fee is assessed to partially cover the cost of processing a request. The fee does not guarantee the issuance of a permit. Fees will not be refunded for applications that are approved, abandoned, or denied. We may return fees for withdrawn applications prior to any significant processing occurring.

Signature
You will be asked for an electronic signature, which binds you to the statement of certification. This means that you certify that you have read and understand the regulations that apply to the permit. You also certify that everything included in the application is true to the best of your knowledge. Be sure to read the statement and re-read the application and your answers before signing.