INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE A VESSEL ON A NEW JERSEY LANDING PERMIT OR TO
TRANSFER A NEW JERSEY SPECIES LANDING PERMIT TO A NEW OWNER
PLEASE NOTE: As of January 2020, the NJDFW no longer requires a three-step process when
transferring permits between owners
New Jersey Landing Permits currently revoked, suspended or having violations pending are not
eligible to be transferred.
REPLACEMENT VESSEL
1. If you are a current New Jersey permit holder and are replacing your existing permitted vessel
with a replacement vessel or changing your address, please complete the REISSUANCE
APPLICATION.
2. The last ORIGINAL permit issued must be surrendered to be able to complete process.
3. Provide all requested information for the owner/company, the current permitted vessel and the
replacement vessel.
4. The replacement 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. New Jersey American Lobster permits are exempt from the vessel limitations in #4 when
transferring a lobster permit.
8. Sign and date the application where indicated.
9. If you will not be present to sign and date in front of a New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
staff member the application MUST BE NOTARIZED.
10. Include $2.00 application fee for each application.
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
REISSUANCE APPLICATION $2.00 Application Fee
V:SFMF Admin/app/species rev 4/29/20
REISSUANCE NEW JERSEY LANDING PERMIT APPLICATION
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.
REPLACEMENT VESSEL
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
OTHER ____________________________________
The last issued New Jersey Landing Permit must be surrendered before a 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
CURRENT VESSEL BEING REPLACED
VESSEL NAME_____________________________________________ VESSEL DOC/REGISTRATION #_________________________
REPLACEMENT VESSEL (***INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION/REGISTRATION AND PROOF OF HORSEPOWER***)
VESSEL NAME__________________________________________ NMFS VESSEL PERMIT #_______________ (Include NMFS Permit)
VESSEL DOC/REGISTRATION #_____________________ VESSEL LENGTH_____________ VESSEL HORSEPOWER__________
HOME PORT ___________________________________________
Black Sea Bass Permit #_________________________ Gear Type __________________
Summer Flounder Permit #_______________________ Gear Type __________________
Shad Permit # _______________________________ (ONLY TRANSFERRABLE BETWEEN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS)
Tautog Permit # ______________________________ Gear Type __________________
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? __________________________________
OWNER/COMPANY_______________________________________________ CID#___________________ GEAR ID#________________
CONTACT PARTY _____________________________________ PHONE #____________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________ CITY, STATE & ZIP____________________________________________
EIN and/or SS#__________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________________
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.
SIGNATURE _________________________________________________________ DATE______________________
Owner/Agent
Approval _________________________________________________________________ Date______________________________
NOTARY (if not signed in front of NJ Fish and Wildlife staff) : ________________________________________________
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