Permits Applications and Forms in the Southeast
Apply for, renew, upgrade, or transfer a permit using the forms below. A non-refundable application processing fee is required for some permit applications, transfers, and renewals. Application fees are subject to change. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the applications.
Vessel Applications
Federal Permit Application for Vessels in the Exclusive Economic Zone
Cost: $25.00 for first permit + $10.00 for each additional permit
Federal Permit Application for Vessels Fishing for Wreckfish
Cost: $38
Remarks: This application must be completed by the shareholder. This vessel must have a valid snapper grouper permit.
Federal Permit / Certificate Application to Fish in Colombian Treaty Waters
Cost: $0
Form to request High Seas Fishing Compliance Act
Cost: $88
Dealer Application
Federal Permit Application for Dealers
Cost: $50 for first permit + $12.50 for each additional permit
Operator Card Application
Operator Card Application
Cost: $50
Complete this form if you want permits from Rock Shrimp permits.
Aquaculture Applications
Federal Permit Renewal Application for the Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock in the EEZ Form and Instructions
Cost: $31
Federal Permit Application for a New Permit for the Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock in the EEZ Form and Instructions including Aquaculture Site Evaluation Report for new and existing Aquacultured Live Rock sites
Cost: $175
Report for the Deposit or Harvest of Aquacultured Live Rock
Cost: $0
Notice of Intent to Harvest Aquacultured Live Rock
Cost: $0
Miscellaneous Forms
Floy Tag
Cost: $3.25 per tag
*Note: Effective September 1, 2024 fee for floy tags increased to $3.25 per tag.
Duplicate Federal Fishery Permit, Operator Card, or Decal
Cost: $18
VMS Power Down Exemption Request Form
Cost: $0
For vessels permitted by the Southeast Regional Office for the Commercial Reef Fish, HMS, or High Seas fisheries
Catch History Request
Cost: $0
Change of Information for Federal Fishery Permit Holders
Cost: $0
Income Qualification Affidavit
Cost: $0
Complete this form for Spiny Lobster permits.
Reef Fish Consolidation Form
Cost: $0
Contact the Permits Office at (877) 376-4877
Small Business or Organization Certification
Cost: $0
When proposing regulations, NOAA Fisheries is required to analyze the economic effects of such regulations on small entities (e.g., businesses and non-profit organizations). As part of the required analyses, we must determine if permit applicants are large or small entities according to the standards established by the Small Business Administration and NOAA Fisheries. As a result, each entity is required to complete this form. If you have questions about affiliation and how it applies in your case, please call (727) 824-5305 and ask for one of our economists.