Wildlife trade

Applying for a permit

Permit application process

  1. Check relevant lists of plants and animals to determine whether you need to apply for a permit.
  2. Compile evidence of your ownership, the item's origin and species. Attach all supporting documentation to your application. Failure to do this will result in delays.
  3. Complete all parts of the application. Incomplete applications cannot be assessed.
  4. Sign the form. Unsigned forms will not be accepted.
  5. Make a copy of your application and supporting documentation for your own records.
  6. Attach your payment to the form. Please complete the payment details page of your application form. You can pay the fees by credit card (Bankcard, MasterCard or Visa), cheque or money order. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the ‘Collector of Public Monies’.
  7. Send the form.

Sending in your form

Permit application forms including fees and all supporting documentation can be sent by post, fax, or email (see below for details).

Please send only ONE copy of your application to avoid duplicate payments being processed. If you are unsure whether your application has been received please contact us by telephone or email.

Please note that if you are paying by cheque and you fax or email your application form and supporting documents, your application will not be assessed until the fee has been received.

If you are paying by credit card and have sent your form by fax or email you don't need to send a copy by post as well.

Contact details for the department are as follows:

Post

The Director
Wildlife Trade Regulation Section
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601

Fax

Email

Scan and send your form to wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au

Telephone

What happens next

When we receive your application (and fees), we will assess it to ensure it meets national environment law requirements.

If complete, your application will be processed within 40 business days, as required by the legislation.

If your application is approved, a permit will be sent to you at the address nominated in your application.

In this section:

Permit applications and forms

Wildlife trade permits

See also:

Protection of internationally endangered plants and animals

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