Nova Scotia - Apply For a Fishing Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To apply For a Fishing Permit or License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
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 officer.
7. The fee details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
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. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
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 a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the permit from the office or through the mail.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Birth certificate
• Proof ID - Passport/Certificate of Citizenship etc.
• Address proof - Utility Bill/Property Tax Bill etc.
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Phone: 902-424-4560
Fax: 902-424-4671
Email - [email protected]‎
1800 Argyle Street, 6th floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mailing address: 607-1800 Argyle St, Halifax NS B3J 2R5
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any fishery person who intends to apply For a Fishing Permit or License is eligible to make this application.
• And the age of between 16 – 65.

Fees

• For more information link

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Mailing address
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The fishing license or permit is necessary as it helps the government to regulate the fishing activities within its territory. The license or permit helps the government to allow tourists to enjoy themselves without harming the ecosystem.

Information which might help

The rules of fishing determine:

• When and where the applicant can fish
• The species, size, and number of fish the applicant can keep
• What the applicant can use for bait and tackle
• What the applicant can and cannot do in specific locations

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• For more information Link
  

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