Retired Standard Commercial Fishing

The Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License allows individuals 65 or older to harvest and sell fish, shrimp, crabs or any marine species, except shellfish.

Other Information

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 113-168.3

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$100.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$800.00

Other Requirements

The Retired Standard Commercial Fishing (RSCFL) Allows The Fisherman To Harvest And Sell Fish, Shrimp, Crabs Or Any Marine Species, Except Menhaden And Shellfish. To Harvest Menhaden And Shellfish, Fishermen Must Elect Endorsements To The SCFL. To Be Eligible For This , The Fisherman Must Have A SCFL Or RSCFL The Previous Year And Must Be 65 Years Old And Must Renew To Retain The . New Entrants Can Apply Through The SCFL Eligibility Pool. The Shellfish Endorsement Is Only Issued To Individual North Carolina Residents And Allows Commercial Harvest And Sale Of Shellfish. The Menhaden Endorsement Allows Harvest And Sale Of Menhaden By Purse Seine.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021

Occupational Information

Fishers and Related Fishing Workers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.