Fish Dealer's License
The Fish Dealer's License is an annual license available only to North Carolina residents with a physical address/established location in North Carolina. Fish Dealers are required to buy seafood only from licensed commercial fishermen. This license is required for anyone who buys seafood directly from a fisherman and is also required for fishermen who sell their catch to the public. All fish and shellfish must be purchased from a licensed dealer to resell. Under the new system, there will be no separation of “processed” and “unprocessed” dealers.
In addition, a Fish Dealers License will be required for ocean fishing pier operators or other people that deal in bait. To deal in bait - purchase bait from a licensed fisherman, or catch and sell bait to the public - a Fish Dealers License with either a Shrimp or Finfish Category is required. The Shrimp Category is needed to deal in minnows and shrimp and the Finfish Category is needed to deal in minnows and live shrimp. |
| Cost |
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| $50 |
Application fee for a new Fish Dealer’s License |
| $50 |
Each for Oyster, Clam, Shrimp, Scallop, Hard & Soft Crab, Finfish, and Dehydrating, Menhaden or Oil Extracting Operations |
| $300 |
Consolidated License - All License Categories |
| Expiration
Date |
June 30 of Each Year |
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| A new license application fee will be required for Fish Dealer License applicants who did not hold a valid Seafood Dealer’s License or Ocean Pier License in FY 98/99.
A permit is required to sell shellfish (oysters, clams and mussels) in North Carolina by the Office of Shellfish Sanitation - call 252-726-6827 regarding permit requirements. |
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