Apply In Person

1. To obtain Registered Crab Receiver (RCR) Permit or License, the applicant has to approach the NOAA Fisheries Service link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to download the form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the submitted document.
8. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets the notification through mail to get the license.
9. The license will be issued to the applicant by visiting the office within 15 – 30 days.

NOTE:

• The applicant can contact their nearby field offices to submit the application given in the “Office Location & Contacts” section of this page.
• This application cannot be processed or approved unless applicant has met all the requirements and conditions of the CR Program, including (as appropriate)
• If the applicant needs assistance in completing this application or need additional information, call Restricted Access Management at (800) 304-4846 (Option 2) or (907) 586-7202.

Apply online

1. To obtain Registered Crab Receiver (RCR) Permit or License, the applicant can apply online through this following link
2. The applicant has to enter all the information in the link page and select the type of permit (New registration or for renewal)
3. Check the fee details in the respective page and make a payment online.
4. If the applicant has any issue in payment using card the applicant can use billing address mode.
5. After completing all the process re-check all the given details and click the “Submit” button.
6. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the submitted document.
7. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets the notification through mail to get the license.
8. The applicant can download the license from email or through post.
9. The processing time for this procedure takes about 15 – 30 days.

A List of documents those are necessary for the application process:

• Economic Data Report
• U.S. Coast Guard Abstract of Title
• Business license
• Proof of identity
• Vessel Documents
• Completed form link

U.S. Department of Commerce
NOAA Fisheries Service,
Restricted Access Management (RAM) Post
Office Box 21668
Contact - 99802-1668 / (800) 304-4846 toll free / 586-7202
Fax: (907) 586-7354
Alaska region link
New England/Mid-Atlantic link
Pacific Island link
Southeast Region link
West coast region link

• Only U.S. Citizens are authorized to receive or to hold a Crab Receiver permit.

• License fee: $145.00
• Payment of all outstanding fees must be submitted to NMFS on or before July 31.

• Permits are annual, issued for a crab fishing year (July 1 through June 30).

Application form link

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• The processing time for this procedure takes up to 15 – 30days.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the Owner and additional owner
• Business Address
• Business E-mail
• Business Fax
• Contact number
• Zip code
• Town
• Date of birth
• IRSN number
• Vessel information
• Vessel registration details

• An RCR permit must be issued and displayed by any processor that receives crab.

For more guideline link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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