Licences, permits, authorizations
Aquaculture
Licences for introductions and transfers: Requirements for planned movement of live aquatic organisms while ensuring minimal impacts on ecosystems.
Aquaculture licensing in British Columbia: Licences for marine finfish, shellfish or freshwater aquaculture operations.
Gulf Region Aquaculture licensing can be accessed through the National Online Licensing System.
Fisheries
BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence: Apply for your B.C. tidal waters recreational fishing licence and salmon conservation stamp.
National Online Licensing System
Apply for, manage, and renew licences for:
- commercial fisheries
- commercial-communal fisheries
- recreational fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec
You may also apply for an manage your fisher registration card via this system, and register your fishing boat.
Fisheries Certification System: Certify your catch for export.
- If you sell eligible fish and seafood products to buyers who export to the European Union (EU), submit Catch Certificate Signatory Requests directly through the National Online Licensing System.
Scientific collection
- This requirement exists in all regions. Contact your local DFO office to find out more.
Projects near water authorization
Projects near water authorization process: An authorization is required if your project is likely to result in the death of fish, or the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat.
Permits under the Species at Risk Act: Determine if you need to obtain a permit for your project in areas where aquatic species at risk are present and learn how to apply.
Species management
Apply to prevent, control or eradicate an aquatic invasive species: Overview, planning process, authorization application.
Related content
Apply for or manage a Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL) (Transport Canada)
Apply for or manage a vessel registration (Transport Canada)
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