| Active Network is the online license and permit provider
for the N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife. Throughout
your transaction, the address displayed in the address bar
of your browser will be "nj.wildlifelicense.com/".
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What
can I do using this site?
Purchase
licenses, stamps, and/or permits for hunting, fishing, clamming and crabbing.
Reprint
a license you previously printed from this site.
Purchase
a duplicate license you purchased at a license agent.
Submit a Harvest Report for Striped Bass, Light Goose and 2012 Winter Bow Season.
Register for a hunter education class or change your class enrollment (March-November).
Complete
the NJ Child Support Certification without purchasing a license.
Purchase
your Waterfowl Harvest Information Program (HIP) Certification.
Submit
permit lottery applications, modify an existing application, and check the status of a submitted lottery application.
Update
your address/personal information.
Do I need to provide my Social Security Number (SSN) to use this site?
Under the New
Jersey Child Support Program Improvement Act, state agencies
responsible for issuing certain licenses are required to obtain
Social Security Numbers and a certification regarding child
support obligations from all applicants. You will have to provide your SSN the first time using the licensing system, whether at an agent or this site.
What is a Conservation ID Number (CID#)?
A 9-digit Conservation ID Number (CID#) is assigned during the first use of the license system on this site or at a license agent. It is
a lifetime number which will appear on all NJ fishing, hunting
and trapping licenses, permits and stamps. It should be used to log into the license system.
Can
I purchase my hunting license using this website?
Yes, if your hunter education or previous license information is on file in the database. If not, you MUST purchase it at a license agent. At the agent you must provide proof of hunter education or a previous year's resident hunting license. Thereafter, you may use this site to purchase your hunting license (fees apply).
Can
I purchase my fishing license using this website?
Yes. Fishing licenses purchased using this site are issued as a PDF document to be printed on your own computer system. The PDF of license can also be saved for future printing. Free reprints can be generated from this website. Fishing licenses purchased online are not mailed; those wanting a license on our durable, waterproof paper can obtain them at any license agent.
Can I go hunting/fishing immediately
after purchasing my license/permit?
Some items purchased using this website (such as fishing licenses and Striped Bass Bonus Permits) are printable on your computer system and can be used
immediately after doing so. Other items (such as hunting licenses and deer/turkey permits)
will be mailed to you (allow 7-10 business days). Once you log in and select to make a purchase,
you will see a complete list of which items you may print at
home and which items will be mailed. Please note that
if you purchase an item which will be mailed to you, you may
NOT participate in the licensed activity until you receive your
documents. Licenses and permits purchased at an agent are issued immediately.
How
do I pay for my licenses/permits?
You may pay by credit card or electronic check. Please
note that for items that are mailed there is
a shipping and handling fee of $1.50 plus 2.5% of the total
transaction. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. If you wish to avoid these fees, you may visit any license
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This site accepts the
following payment methods
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What do I need to get started?
If you are a New Jersey resident, you must have a valid NJ Driver's
License to use this site. Some items purchased using this
website MUST be printed on your home printer. Before you
purchase any home-printed items, please ensure your printer
is working and that you have a PDF reader (e.g. Acrobat Reader) installed.
Who do I contact if I have a problem?
If you are having a problem completing your purchase, please
e-mail Automated License Systems at AOHFNJWebmaster@activenetwork.com or call 888-773-8450.
If you have general questions about Division of Fish and Wildlife
regulations, policies or licenses, please call 908-637-4125
or e-mail njfishandwildlife@dep.state.nj.us.
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LICENSES and PERMITS |
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Youth Licenses
Youths 10-15 who have completed a Hunter Education course may obtain their initial or duplicate
Youth License
at any authorized DFW license
agent or this site. |
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Youth
Permits
Properly licensed youth hunters may use this site to apply
for all permit lotteries and purchase over-the-counter permits.
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Farmers
Properly certified Occupant and Non-Occupant Farmers can
use this site to obtain Farmer Permits. New
farmers wishing to participate in the DFW's farmer permit
program must first complete
an application and receive their certification before
using this site to obtain permits. |
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Active
Duty Military
Any person who is on active duty in the armed services of
the United States is entitled to purchase a NJ resident
license (hunter education/previous NJ or other state resident
hunting license requirements apply). Non-Resident active
duty military customers may use this site to purchase items,
but must visit an agent to receive resident license
pricing. |
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NJ National
Guard Members
Eligible National Guard personnel are entitled to free licenses,
permits and stamps. These items are not available
using this website. For further information call 609-530-6866 or write to:
Sgt. Turrian
NJ Dept. of Military/Veteran Affairs
101 Eggert Crossing Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 |
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Disabled Veterans
Honorably discharged resident veterans with a service-connected disability
are entitled to free licenses, permits and stamps. Residents
who have completed the Disabled Veteran (DV) certification
process may use this site to obtain their free licenses
and permits, but there will be a shipping and handling fee
of $1.50 per transaction.
Information on the Disabled Veteran program is available on the Disabled Veteran Information page. For questions, call 908-637-4125. |
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Fishing
Licenses for the Blind
Residents afflicted with total blindness may obtain a free
license. Call 609-292-9530 for information. |
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Fishing
Licenses for Residents Age 70 and Older
Resident anglers age 70 and over are exempt from fishing license and trout stamp requirements. A
driver’s license or other acceptable proof of age containing date of
birth and physical description will serve as the fishing license. |
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