Other ways to apply
We encourage you to submit your Fisheries Act authorization application or notification online through the Project Submission Tool.
If you are unable to use the Project Submission Tool, downloadable versions of the forms (in PDF format) can be found below. You may complete a PDF form and send it to your regional office.
Please note that turnaround times may be longer for forms submitted in PDF format.
To fill out a PDF form, you must:
- download it to your computer
- use PDF software to open it (such as, Adobe Reader or Foxit PDF)
For more information: How to download and open a PDF form
Application forms for new authorizations
- Apply for authorization: Normal (PDF, 700 KB)
- Apply for authorization: Operation of an existing facility (PDF, 603 KB)
- Apply for authorization: Emergency (PDF, 521 KB)
Application forms for existing authorization holders
- Apply for amending an authorization (PDF, 250 KB)
- Apply for suspension or cancellation of an authorization (PDF, 253 KB)
- Apply for reinstatement of a suspended authorization (PDF, 241 KB)
Application forms for a Species at Risk Act permit
Notification forms
- Submit notification form for Codes of practice (PDF, 45 KB)
- Submit notification form for Equivalent industry practices (PDF, 49 KB)
- Submit notification form for an Ontario municipal drain (PDF, 482 KB)
Related links
- Applicant's guide (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Plan your project in or near water
- Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations
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