For questions concerning regulations, fishing seasons, size and bag limits, or anything that is not covered in this handout, please visit the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website (https://myfwc.com/) or call 1.888.FISH.FLORIDA (1.888.347.4356).
An appointment is required to process any hunting and fishing license/permit transaction at our Driver License Branch – our other branch locations cannot sell hunting and fishing licenses/permits. Visit taxcollector.com/appointments to schedule an appointment.
Our office accepts cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards for in-person transactions. A $2.75 processing fee applies to debit card payments, and a 2.75% processing fee (minimum of $2.75) applies to credit card payments. Our office does not retain any portion of these fees.
What are My Options?
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Online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com |
Subagent (Sporting goods, bait/tackle, and Walmart) |
1.888.FISH.FLORIDA (1.888.347.4356) or 1.888.HUNT.FLORIDA (1.888.486.8356) |
Driver License Branch |
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Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting & Fishing (https://myfwc.com/license/accessibility/hunt-fish/) |
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Shore-Based Shark Fishing (https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/sharks/) |
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Crab Trap Registrations (16 years of age and older) (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/) |
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Charter Captain & Charter Boat (https://myfwc.com/license/commercial/saltwater/charter/) |
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Lifetime (https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/26720529562125) |
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Saltwater (https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/26744742632205) |
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Freshwater (https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/26718804147085) |
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Military Gold Sportsman (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/military-gold/) |
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Hunting (https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/26719754550413) |
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Alligator Hunting* (https://myfwc.com/license/limited-entry/statewide-alligator-hunt-permit/) *Only available for purchase during specific application dates |
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Pier (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/vessel-pier-licenses/) |
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Recreational Vessel (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/vessel-pier-licenses/) |
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Tarpon Tags (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/) |
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Are Florida residents age 65 and older required to purchase hunting or fishing licenses?
No. Florida residents age 65 and older are eligible to fish or hunt without a license, provided they carry proof of age and residency with them (e.g. their Florida driver license). Non-Florida residents must purchase a license, regardless of age.