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State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Commercial Marine License Forms

2025 License Applications

2025 New License Opportunity Resident Application PDF file, less than 1

2025 New License Opportunity Non-Resident Application PDF file, less than 1

2025 New Multipurpose Vessel License Application & Guidance Document PDF file, less than 1

Quick Links

Commercial Vessel Declaration/Boat Plate Application All vessels employed in the commercial fishery are required to display a vessel declaration sticker indicating they are commercially declared. PDF file, less than 1

Commercial Marine Fisheries License Documents

2025 New License Opportunity Non-Resident Application PDF file, less than 1

2025 New License Opportunity Resident Application PDF file, less than 1

2025 New Multipurpose Vessel License Application & Guidance Document PDF file, less than 1

Resident Standard Fishing License & Shellfish Over 65 License PDF file, less than 1

Non Resident Standard Fishing Licenses Application PDF file, less than 1

Marine Dealers' License Application PDF file, less than 1

Multi-Purpose License Renewal Application PDF file, less than 1

Application for Non-Resident Landowner Shellfish License PDF file, less than 1

Aquaculture License Application PDF file, less than 1

Commercial Vessel Declaration/Boat Plate Application All vessels employed in the commercial fishery are required to display a vessel declaration sticker indicating they are commercially declared. PDF file, less than 1

Non-Commercial Lobster Pot License & Diver License Application PDF file, less than 1

Resident/Non-Resident Landing License Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Student Shellfish License New/Renewal Application PDF file, less than 1

Direct Sales PDF file, less than 1

Party & Charter Boat License Application PDF file, less than 1

Taxpayer Certification Form (must be completed & submitted with all commercial marine licenses) PDF file, less than 1

Marine Fisheries Notice of Change of Address PDF file, less than 1

Shellfish Harvester Education