Apply by mail:

1. To Apply for Scallop License Transfer, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the permit through the mail.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by fax

1. To Apply for Scallop License Transfer, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office fax - 907-586-7354.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the permit through the mail.
11. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• A complete copy of the sales contract, or other agreement between the parties, that sets out the terms and conditions of the proposed transfer.
• Application form link
• Trade license
• Proof ID
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Restricted Access Management Program (RAM)
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
Phone - (800) 304-4846
Fax - (907) 586-7354
Contact link

• Only persons who are U.S. Citizens are authorized to receive or hold a Federal Fisheries Permit.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form link

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• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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.

• Identification Of License To Be Transferred
• Applicant’s NMFS Person ID
• Business Mailing Address
• Business Telephone Number
• Business Fax Number
• Business E-mail Address
• Person To Whom License Will Be Transferred (Transferee/Buyer)
• Certification Of Transferor
• Certification Of Transferee

• Onboard any vessel engaged in scallop fishing in federal seas off Alaska, a federal Scallop License Limitation Program (SLLP) licence is required (except for some diving operations).
• The SLLP aims to limit the number of participants in the scallop fishery off Alaska and lower fishing capacity.

• For more information 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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More information which might help people.