Contact: Patricia Smith
Date: March 17, 2009
Phone: (252) 726-7021

TIME FOR COMMERCIAL LICENSE RENEWALS

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin renewing commercial fishing licenses April 15.

2009 commercial fishing licenses expire June 30. Commercial fishermen will need to hold a valid 2010 Standard Commercial Fishing License or Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License starting July 1.

The division will send reminders to all license holders. Fishermen may renew their licenses by mail or at any of the division offices in Elizabeth City, Columbia, Wanchese, Washington, Morehead City and Wilmington.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The License Office at the Morehead City headquarters remains in the main building this year. Fishermen should come in through the main entrance.

For more information, contact Janice Fulcher, division license coordinator, at (252) 808-8030 or (800) 682-2632.