{"id":4776,"date":"2022-03-17T23:55:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T23:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=4776"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:33:44","slug":"exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-permit-applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-permit-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Permit Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection&#8217;s Fish and Wildlife Program issues a variety of permits pertaining to exotic and nongame wildlife species. Below are the <a href=\"#forms\">application forms<\/a> for the permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/exotic-and-nongame-species-permit-faqs\/\">Exotic and Nongame Species Permit FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/possession-of-nongame-and-exotic-wildlife-regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Species Regulations, N.J.A.C.<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-species-requiring-a-permit-for-possession.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exotic and Nongame Species Requiring a Permit for Possession<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-species-exempted-from-required-possession-permit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exotic and Nongame Species Exempted from Required Possession Permit<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/restricted-species-potentially-dangerous-species-and-endangered-species.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restricted Species \u2013 Potentially Dangerous Species and Endangered Species<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information on Potentially Dangerous Species, <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/potentially-dangerous-species\/\">please visit this page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/usda-aphis-animal-care-permit-requirements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA-APHIS Animal Care Permit Requirements Information<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/notice-regarding-possession-importation-of-live-cervids.pdf\">Notice Regarding Possession\/Importation of Live Cervids<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permit Renewal Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All Exotic and Nongame permits expire December 31 of the year issued (unless otherwise noted). Annual Renewal &#8211; Report Form Applications must be received by January 31. If not received by January 31 permit holders will be subject to penalties and fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All fees must be submitted with the hard copy application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IF SUBMITTING YOUR RENEWAL VIA E-MAIL OR FAX, YOUR APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO PROCESS.<\/strong>&nbsp;NJ Fish and Wildlife, at this time, does not provide payment by credit card services. <strong>NO PERMIT FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is imperative that your most recently issued permit information is on the application. You must also include your name, company or institution name, and your complete mailing address. This information must be provided or your application process will be delayed. If you have a Pet Shop &#8211; Retail Sales or Animal Dealer &#8211; Wholesale Sales Permit with a [TEMP] please also indicate that information on your annual renewal &#8211; report application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permit Category abbreviations are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>PS = Pet Shop &#8211; Retail Sales<\/td><td>AD = Animal Dealer &#8211; Wholesale Sales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SH = Scientific Holding<\/td><td>ES = Endangered Species<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EX = Animal Exhibitor<\/td><td>TH = Animal Theatrical Agency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ZO = Zoological Holding<\/td><td>SC = Scientific Collecting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DC = Depredation Control<\/td><td>SB = Migratory [nongame] Bird Salvage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SW = Nongame Wildlife [other than migratory birds] Salvage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: A Scientific Collecting Permit is required to handle or attempt to handle native wildlife for the purpose of surveys, sampling, tagging, or species identification. A Salvage Permit is required to possess native, wild animals found dead. For nongame species, a Depredation Control Permit is required to remove native bird nests. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/program\/migratory-bird-permit\/permit-types-and-forms\">federal permit<\/a> <i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-up-right-from-square text-primary\" title=\"External Web Page\"><\/i> is also required to remove active native bird nests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/scientific-salvage-collecting-permits\/\">here <\/a>to view contacts for specific Scientific Collecting and Salvage Permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is your responsibility to renew your permit(s) prior to January 31. If you have any questions regarding your exotic and nongame permits, email <i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope\" title=\"Email Address\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:NJWildlifePermits@deptest.nj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJWildlifePermits@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding your Individual Hobby permit (pets only), call <i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\" title=\"Phone Number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:609-292-9591\">609-292-9591<\/a> or email <i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope\" title=\"Email Address\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:NJWildlifePermits@deptest.nj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJWildlifePermits@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exotic and Exotic Individual Hobby Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Exotic and Nongame Individual Hobby permit is issued for the possession of regulated exotic and nongame wildlife for pets or for hobby purposes. The permit fee is $10.00, or $20.00 for permits that include birds. Please note that the fee is per permit,&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;per animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A permit is not required for the following:<br><strong>Birds:<\/strong> budgerigar (budgie), cockatiel, canary, zebra finch, society finch, peafowl, domestic birds (chickens, domestic ducks\/geese, etc.)<br><strong>Mammals:<\/strong> Syrian\/golden hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, domestic rabbit, pot-bellied pigs, miniature pigs, pygmy goats, mice and rats, llama, alpaca<br><strong>Reptiles:<\/strong> American anole, common iguana, boa constrictor (<em>Constrictor constrictor<\/em>), tokay gecko<br><strong>Invertebrates<\/strong> (tarantulas, scorpions, etc.)<br><strong>Fish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following may&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;be kept as pets or for hobby purposes&nbsp; for any reason:<br>Quaker (monk) parrot, wallaby, wild Canids, wild Felids, primates, venomous snakes, alligators. See regulations for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"forms\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/individual-hobby-permit-application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exotic and Nongame Individual Hobby Permit Application (for pets)<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i> *<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Permit Application Forms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/pet-shop-animal-dealer-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Animal Dealer &#8211; Wholesale Sales Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-possession-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Animal Exhibitor Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-possession-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Animal Theatrical Agency Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-possession-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bird Breeder Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/depredation-control-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Depredation Control Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/endangered-species-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Endangered Species Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/pet-shop-animal-dealer-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Shop &#8211; Retail Sales Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/nongame-salvage-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salvage Nongame Wildlife Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/scientific-collecting-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scientific Collecting Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-possession-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scientific Holding Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-possession-permit-application-with-annual-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoological Holding Permit Application with Renewal Form<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" style=\"color: #dc3545\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* If you have lost your Individual Hobby Permit Renewal Form, please email <i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope\" title=\"Email Address\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:NJWildlifePermits@deptest.nj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJWildlifePermits@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>&nbsp;for another copy. Alternatively, you may send us a copy of your last year\u2019s permit along with the correct permit fee and indicate the status and number of each species. If there are any changes, please correct them on the copy of your last year\u2019s permit. If you have any questions, please call <i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\" title=\"Phone Number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:6092929591\">609-292-9591<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection&#8217;s Fish and Wildlife Program issues a variety of permits pertaining to exotic and nongame wildlife species. Below are the application forms for the permits. Permit Renewal Information All Exotic and Nongame permits expire December 31 of the year issued (unless otherwise noted). Annual Renewal &#8211; Report Form Applications [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":44,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4776","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4776"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63997,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4776\/revisions\/63997"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}