Licenses and Permits

Attention

The License and Revenue Branch’s public license sales counter is permanently closed. To find the nearest California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) license sales office, visit the CDFW License Sales Offices and Hours of Operation page.

Various licenses, permits, tags, and other entitlements may also be purchased through the following sales channels:

• In person, through independent license sales agents (such as a local sporting goods store, large discount store, or a bait and tackle shop). Search for a license sales agent near you(opens in new tab).
• Online, through CDFW’s Online License Sales and Services website(opens in new tab). See the variety of items that can be purchased online.
• Over the telephone, through CDFW’s authorized telephone sales agent at (800) 565-1458.