INSTRUCTIONS TO TRANSFER PERMIT TO A NEW OWNER
1. The last ORIGINAL permit issued must be surrendered to be able to complete the process.
2. The NEW OWNER APPLICATIONmust be completed.
3. Provide all requested information for the current owner, new owner, current vessel and/or new vessel.
4. The new vessel must not be greater than 10% larger in vessel length and not more than 20% greater
in horsepower as compared to the originally permitted vessel.
5. You must provide copies of the Certificate of Documentation, vessel registration or other
documentation to prove length, horsepower and ownership of the replacement vessel. Proof of
horsepower is required and may include engine manufacturer specifications or letter from a certified
engine manufacturer mechanic.
6. Please be reminded that the vessel being replaced is no longer eligible for a New Jersey permit under
the same harvesting history used to qualify for the original permit.
7. Please be reminded that the seller of the vessel is no longer eligible for a New Jersey permit based
on the seller's harvesting history with the vessel being sold.
8. New Jersey American Lobster permits are exempt from the vessel limitations in #4 when transferring
a lobster permit.
9. The Transferer and Transferee must sign and date the application where indicated. If the
individuals involved in the transferring transaction are unable to sign in front of a NJ Division
of Fish and Wildlife staff member the transfer application(s) MUST BE NOTARIZED.
10. Include $2.00 application fee for each application.
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION AND $2.00 (CHECK OR MONEY ORDER) PER TRANSFER
APPLICATION TO:
NJ FISH AND WILDLIFE
Permit Transfer
P.O. Box 418
Port Republic, New Jersey 08241
NJ DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
MARINE FISHERIES
Permit Transfer
P.O. BOX 418
Port Republic, New Jersey 08241
Visit our Division Website: www.njfishandwildlife.com
NEW OWNER APPLICATION $2.00 Application Fee
V:SFMF Admin/app/species rev 4/29/20
APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A NEW JERSEY LANDING PERMIT TO A NEW OWNER
The last issued New Jersey Landing Permit must be surrendered before your new permit is issued. If you cannot locate your last
issued New Jersey Landing Permit, please call 609-748-2020.
Is the NJ permit(s) being transferred currently revoked, suspended or have violations pending? Yes No
Black Sea Bass Permit #_________________________ Gear Type_______________________
Summer Flounder Permit# ______________________ Gear Type_______________________
Tautog Permit#________________________________ Gear Type_______________________
Shad Permit # _____________________________ (ONLY TRANSFERRABLE BETWEEN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS)
Lobster Permit #____________________________
*Do you hold a Federal Limited Access American Lobster Permit? YES NO
*Will vessel be harvesting lobster in State waters? Yes No
*If yes, who is the individual possessing the New Jersey Commercial Lobster License? _____________________________________
CURRENT OWNER/COMPANY
OWNER/COMPANY________________________________________ CID#__________________________ GEAR ID#________________
CONTACT PARTY _____________________________________ PHONE #_______________ DATE OF BIRTH _____________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________ CITY, STATE & ZIP___________________________________________
EIN and/or SS#______________________________________________________________________
CURRENT VESSEL NAME: _______________________________________ NMFS VESSEL PERMIT#: ___________________
VESSEL DOC #/REGISTRATION # ___________________________ VESSEL LENGTH ___________ VESSEL HORSEPOWER
___________
NEW OWNER/COMPANY - Did you purchase current owner’s vessel? Yes No If yes, include Bill of Sale.
OWNER/COMPANY ___________________________________________ CID#_____________________ GEAR ID#________________
CONTACT PARTY ______________________________________ PHONE #__________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________ CITY, STATE & ZIP__________________________________________
EIN and/or SS# ___________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS_______________________________
NEW OWNER VESSEL NAME: _________________________________ NMFS VESSEL PERMIT#: __________ (Include NMFS Permit)
VESSEL DOC #/REGISTRATION # ______________________ (Include Vessel Documentation)
VESSEL LENGTH __________ VESSEL HORSEPOWER _________ (Include proof of HP) HOME PORT _______________________
I certify under penalty of law that the information provided in this document is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are
significant civil penalties for knowingly submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete information and that I am committing a crime of the fourth
degree if I make a written false statement which I do not believe to be true.
SECTION II: SIGNATURE ________________________________________________ DATE________________
(TRANSFERER) Owner/Agent
SIGNATURE _________________________________________________ DATE________________
(TRANSFEREE) Owner/Agent
Approval _________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________
NOTARY (if not signed in front of NJ Fish and Wildlife staff):
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