Online License Sales

What Licenses Are Available Online?

• Resident Sport Fishing License (Valid January 1 to December 31)
• Non-Resident Sport Fishing License (Valid January 1 to December 31)
• One-Day Sport Fishing License
• Two-Day Sport Fishing License
• Ten-Day Sport Fishing License
• May be purchased in the same transaction with the base license purchase:
  • Second-Rod Stamp
  • Sport Fishing Ocean Enhancement Stamp
  • Colorado River Stamp
  • Note: Bay Delta Stamp is no longer required

Before You Start

You may purchase a sport fishing license for yourself or as a gift for someone else.

Requirements for purchasing a sport fishing license online:

• To purchase a license for yourself, you must provide your name, residency status, driver's license number, date of birth, residence address, height, weight, hair color and eye color.
• To purchase a license as a gift for someone else, you must provide the licensee's name, residency status, date of birth, and residence address.
• Must use a Visa or MasterCard for secure purchasing.
• Must have a printer to print license.
• Information must be accurate.
• There are no voids or refunds.
• Internet browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Safari 3.1 or Firefox 2 or newer.

How will I receive my license?

• For annual licenses, your license will be mailed to you. However, at the end of the transaction you will be able to print a temporary document for immediate use until you receive your license. NOTE: The temporary document will become invalid after 15 days.
• Temporary documents cannot be used to purchase additional stamps or report cards.
• If you need a report card for an immediately planned activity, please go to an Authorized License Agent for the entire purchase.
• If you intend to purchase a short term license document and need a report card or other privilege not available through this site for the planned activity, please go to a license agent for the entire purchase.
• Short-term license documents will not be mailed to you. You will be responsible for printing your Short-Term or Temporary License Document at the time of purchase. A working printer is required to view and print your license(s).
• Please allow ten (10) days for delivery of Annual License.