U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Launches Online Permit Application Portal

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Feb. 10, 2020: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Launches Online Permit Application Portal

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has launched a new system making it possible for the first time to apply and pay for certain FWS permits online. Until now, the only way to apply was to mail in a paper copy of the permit application form with a check, which added to the processing time. The following permit application forms may now be accessed via the internet:

  • 3-200-29 - Establish a Master File of Wildlife Samples and/or Biomedical Samples under CITES
  • 3-200-32 - Establish a Master File Export/ Re-Export of Plants and Plant Products under CITES
  • 3-200-33 - Establish a Master File Export of Artificially Propagated Plants under CITES
  • 3-200-34 - Establish a Master File of American Ginseng under CITES
  • 3-200-74 - Partially Complete Certification under a Master File or an Annual Program File under CITES
  • 3-200-75 - Registration of a Production Facility for Export of Certain Native Species under CITES

The application portal also includes special guidance on a number of materials and guidance on best practices for submitting applications online.

View Online Permit Application Steps and learn more.

NAMM will continue to urge FWS to expand the system to encompass more forms, including those for single shipments of musical instruments containing CITES-listed species and will work with both FWS and CITES officials to expand e-permitting worldwide.