No permit transfer is effective until the permit has been reissued as registered with the new vessel and the new permit holder has possession of it. The permit must be on the registered vessel during fishing operations. If you want to transfer your permit, please complete a transfer application online. Contact us if you prefer us to mail the application to you. Depending on the type of transfer, you may need to submit additional documents with the transfer application.
All requirements are in the instructions on the transfer application form.
Please submit your transfer application at least one week in advance of the cumulative limit period in which you wish to participate. We have a checklist to help you complete the transfer application. Registration of a permit to be used with a new vessel will take effect only on the first day of the next major cumulative limit period following the date of the transfer. Major cumulative limit periods are announced each year as part of the annual specifications and management measures. The 365-day period with a specific vessel starts when it s registered.