Form 3-200-46 Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form

Expires XX/XX/XXXX
OMB No. 1018-0093

Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form
Return to: Division of Management Authority (DMA)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 212
Arlington, VA 22203
1-800-358-2104 or 703-358-2104

Type of Activity:

Import/Export/Re-export of Personal Pets
(CITES and/or Wild Bird Conservation Act)

Complete Sections A or B, and C, D, and E of this application. U.S. address may be required in Section C, see instructions for details.
See attached instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays.

A.

Complete if applying as an individual

1.a. Last name

1.b. First name

1.c. Middle name or initial

1.d. Suffix

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social Security No.

4. Occupation

5. Affiliation/ Doing business as (see instructions)

6.a. Telephone number

6.b. Alternate telephone number

6.c. Fax number

6.d. E-mail address

B.

Complete if applying on behalf of a business, corporation, public agency, tribe, or institution

1.a. Name of business, agency, tribe or institution

1.b. Doing business as (dba)

2. Tax identification no.

3. Description of business, agency, tribe, or institution

4.a. Principal officer Last name

4.b. Principal officer First name

5. Principal officer title

4.c. Principal officer Middle name/ initial

4.d. Suffix

6. Primary contact

7.a. Business telephone number

7.b. Alternate telephone number

C.

7.c. Business fax number

7.d. Business e-mail address

All applicants complete address information

1.a. Physical address (Street address; Apartment #, Suite #, or Room #; no P.O. Boxes)
1.b. City

1.c. State

1.d. Zip code/Postal code:

1.e. County/Province

1.f. Country

2.a. Mailing Address (include if different than physical address; include name of contact person if applicable)
2.b. City

2.c. State

D.
1.

2.

3.

2.d. Zip code/Postal code:

2.e. County/Province

2.f. Country

All applicants MUST complete
Attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE in the amount of $50. Federal, tribal, State, and local government agencies,
and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – attach documentation of fee exempt status as outlined in instructions. (50
CFR 13.11(d))
Do you currently have or have you ever had any Federal Fish and Wildlife permits?
Yes
If yes, list the number of the most current permit you have held or that you are applying to renew/re-issue: _________________________________No
Certification: I hereby certify that I have read and am familiar with the regulations contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other
applicable parts in subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 50, and I certify that the information submitted in this application for a permit is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature (in blue ink) of applicant/person responsible for permit (No photocopied or stamped signatures)
Date of signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

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E. IMPORT/EXPORT OF PERSONAL PETS (CITES and/or Wild Bird Conservation Act)
Note: this form is for the one-time import, export, or re-export of pets. This form may also be used by non-U.S.
residents, with pet birds intending to travel to the United States under a foreign CITES Certificate of Ownership,
use this form to apply for a matching 3-year WBCA permit.
If you are a U.S. resident and intend to travel with your pet several times over the next few years, use form 3-20064 (www.fws.gov/forms) to apply for a U.S. CITES Certificate of Ownership.
Please provide the following information. Complete all questions on the application. Mark questions that are not
applicable with "N/A". If needed, use a separate sheet of paper. On all attachments or separate sheets you submit,
indicate the application question number you are addressing. If applying for more than one animal, be sure to
indicate which animal is being addressed in each response. If there is more than one animal, there must be
documentation for each animal.
1. Are you requesting authorization to:
 IMPORT your pets into the United States?
 EXPORT your pet from the United States?
 RE-EXPORT your pet from the United States (see question 9)?
2. What is your expected date of import/export: ____________________________________
(Note: please allow at least 30 days, preferably 60 days, for the processing of this application.)
3. Provide your foreign address, including country (if U.S. address is not indicated on page 1, provide U.S.
address): _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. For EACH pet to be imported or exported provide the following:
Scientific name
(genus, species, and,
if applicable,
subspecies)

5.

Common
Name

Birth /
Hatch date

Sex

Permanent
marking1

House
name

Source
(wild/
captiveborn)

Country where
the animal was
acquired

What is the current location of your pet(s)? ________________________________________________

ORIGIN OF YOUR PET: answer question 6 if your pet was wild-caught; question 7 if your pet was captiveborn; and question 8 if you do not know the origin of your pet.

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(e.g., tattoo number; band number; microchip number, type, and location on animal; prominent scars)

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6.

For animals that were wild caught:
a. If your pet was removed from the wild within the United States, provide:
i. Evidence that it was legally acquired (State authorization);
ii. The purpose for which the specimen was removed from the wild; and
iii. The date the animal was removed from the wild.
b. If your pet was removed from the wild outside the United States, provide:
i. Country of origin;
ii. Evidence that it was legally imported into the U.S. (you may refer to question 9);
iii. The purpose for which the specimen was removed from the wild;
iv. The date the animal was removed from the wild; and
v. The date you acquired the animal.

7.

For animals that were captive-born:
a. If you are the breeder, provide a signed statement that the animal was bred and born at your facility.
This statement must include the following:
i. Scientific and common names of animal;
ii. Birth/hatch date, band/tag number, and sex of each specimen;
iii. Name and address of your facility where the animal was bred and born;
iv. Location of parental stock; and
v. Your signature and date.
b. If you are NOT the breeder of the specimen, provide a signed statement from the breeder or breeder's
record that includes the following:
i. Scientific and common names of animal;
ii. A statement that the animal was bred and born at his/her facility;
iii. Birth/hatch date, and if applicable band/tag number, and sex of each specimen;
iv. Location of parental stock;
v. Complete name and address of the breeder's facility; and
vi. Copies of documentation showing that you acquired the animal from the breeder or documentation
demonstrating the history of transactions (chain of ownership of your animal).

8.

If you do not know the origin of your pet, provide a signed and dated statement with a complete description
of the circumstances under which you acquired the pet, including when, where, from whom, and any other
pertinent information. Include pet store receipts or other information that would assist in determining the
source of your pet.

9.

For the EXPORT of an APPENDIX I specimens2, provide a copy of the foreign CITES import permit or
evidence that one will be issued.

10. For RE-EXPORT (animal previously imported), provide evidence that the specimen was legally imported,
including:
a. Copies of canceled CITES export permits or re-export certificates issued by the appropriate CITES office
in the country from which the wildlife was imported, and a copy of the cleared Declaration for
Importation (Form 3-177).
b. If you did not make the original import, provide copies of the importer’s documents outlined above and
any invoice or other documents that show you purchased or otherwise obtained the wildlife from the
original importer. If you did not obtain the wildlife from the original importer, include documentation
demonstrating the history of transactions.
c. For exotic birds previously imported, provide a copy of your Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA)
import authorization.
11. For pet that are PRE-CONVENTION (i.e., you obtained the pet before the species was listed under
CITES3), provide documents, signed statements, or other evidence that the specimen was obtained prior to

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If you are not sure which Appendices your pet is listed under, contact the Division of Management Authority at 800/358-2104.
Many species were listed under CITES in the mid-1970s. If you are not sure if your pet qualifies as Pre-Convention, contact the
Division of Management Authority.
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the date CITES applied to it (i.e., bill of sale, signed breeder’s records, or signed affidavit attesting to age of
animal).
12. FOR IMPORT OF BIRDS ONLY:
a. Provide documentation to show you have continually resided outside of the United States for at least one (1)
employment records, utility bills, etc).
b.

c.
d.

year (e.g.,

Provide your primary addresses where you resided for the last full year consecutively.
__________________________________________
From _________To_______
__________________________________________

From _________To_______

__________________________________________

From _________To_______

How many exotic birds have you imported in the last 12 months? __________________

I understand that the purpose for which these birds is to be imported is as my personally owned pet(s) not
Applicant’s signature: _______________________________________
Date: _________________

intended for sale.

13.

If you are applying for a three-year WBCA import permit, you must provide a copy of your valid foreign CITES Certificate of
Ownership (Pet Passport).

14.

For the export of a migratory bird (listed in 50 CFR 10.13), provide Federal and State permit or license numbers that authorize
possession and acquisition, where such document is required.

15.

Please provide a description of the shipping conditions:
Your description must include:
a. The type, size, and construction of any shipping container; and
b. The arrangements for watering or otherwise caring for your pet during transport.
The transport conditions must comply with the CITES Guidelines for Transport of Live Animals or, in the case of air transport, with
the International Air Transport Association (IATA) live animal regulations (contact airline for information).

16. Be aware that certain States require pet possession certificates. Contact your State conservation agency
(http://www.fws.gov/offices/statelinks.html) for pertinent requirements, and submit copies of applicable documentation with your application.
17. Enter the U.S. port through which the [export/re-export/import] will occur. ____________________________ (All wildlife, including parts
and products, must be declared to and inspected by a Wildlife Inspector from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement.
A list of designated ports (where an inspector is posted) is available at http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Contact_Info_Ports.htm.)
18. Address where you wish permit mailed (if different than page 1):
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
19.

If you wish the permit to be sent to you by means other than regular mail, provide an air bill, pre-paid envelope, or billing information:
_______________________________________________________________________________________

20. Who should we contact if we have questions about the application? (Include name, phone number, and email):
_______________________________________________________________________________________

PERMIT APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
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The following instructions pertain to an application for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or CITES permit. The General Permit Procedures in 50 CFR 13
address the permitting process. For simplicity, all licenses, permits, registrations, and certificates are referred to as a permit.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete all blocks/lines/questions in Sections A or B, C, D, and E.

An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or may be returned to the applicant. Be sure you are filling in the appropriate
application form for the proposed activity.

Print clearly or type in the information. Illegible applications may cause delays.

Sign the application in blue ink. Faxes or copies of the original signature will not be accepted.

Mail the original application to the address at the top of page one of the application or if applicable on the attached address list.

Keep a copy of your completed application.

Please plan ahead. Allow at least 60 days for your application to be processed. Some applications may take longer than 90 days to
process. (50 CFR 13.11)

Applications are processed in the order they are received.
Additional forms and instructions are available from . http://www.fws.gov/forms/display.cfm?number1=200

COMPLETE EITHER SECTION A OR SECTION B:
Section A. Complete if applying as an individual:

Enter the complete name of the responsible individual who will be the permittee if a permit is issued. Enter personal information that identifies the
applicant. Fax and e-mail are not required if not available.

If you are applying on behalf of a client, the personal information must pertain to the client, and a document evidencing power of attorney must be
included with the application.

Affiliation/ Doing business as (dba): business, agency, organizational, tribe, or institutional affiliation directly related to the activity requested in
the application (e.g., a taxidermist is an individual whose business can directly relate to the requested activity). The Division of Management
Authority (DMA) will not accept doing business as affiliations for individuals.
Section B. Complete if applying as a business, corporation, public agency, tribe, or institution:

Enter the complete name of the business, agency, tribe, or institution that will be the permittee if a permit is issued. Give a brief description of the
type of business the applicant is engaged in. Provide contact phone number(s) of the business.

Principal Officer is the person in charge of the listed business, corporation, public agency,tribe, or institution. The principal officer is the person
responsible for the application and any permitted activities. Often the principal officer is a Director or President. Primary Contact is the person
at the business, corporation, public agency, or institution who will be available to answer questions about the application or permitted activities.
Often this is the preparer of the application.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION C:

For all applications submitted to the Division of Management Authority (DMA) a physical U.S. address is required. Province and Country blocks
are provided for those USFWS programs which use foreign addresses and are not required by DMA..

Mailing address is address where communications from USFWS should be mailed if different than applicant’s physical address.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION D:
Section D.1 Application processing fee:

An application processing fee is required at the time of application; unless exempted under 50 CFR13.11(d)(3). The application processing fee is
assessed to partially cover the cost of processing a request. The fee does not guarantee the issuance of a permit. Fees will not be refunded for
applications that are approved, abandoned, or denied. We may return fees for withdrawn applications prior to any significant processing
occurring.

Documentation of fee exempt status is not required for Federal, tribal, State, or local government agencies; but must be supplied by those
applicants acting on behalf of such agencies. Those applicants acting on behalf of such agencies must submit a letter on agency letterhead and
signed by the head of the unit of government for which the applicant is acting on behalf, confirming that the applicant will be carrying out the
permitted activity for the agency.
Section D.2 Federal Fish and Wildlife permits:

List the number(s) of your most current FWS or CITES permit or the number of the most recent permit if none are currently valid. If applying for
re-issuance of a CITES permit, the original permit must be returned with this application.
Section D.3 CERTIFICATION:

The individual identified in Section A, the principal officer named in Section B, or person with a valid power of attorney (documentation
must be included in the application) must sign and date the application in blue ink. This signature binds the applicant to the statement of
certification. This means that you certify that you have read and understand the regulations that apply to the permit. You also certify that
everything included in the application is true to the best of your knowledge. Be sure to read the statement and re-read the application and your
answers before signing.

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APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT
Paperwork Reduction Act, Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act – Notices
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), please be advised:
1.

The gathering of information on fish and wildlife is authorized by:
(Authorizing statutes can be found at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html and http://www.fws.gov/permits/ltr/ltr.html
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668), 50 CFR 22;
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544), 50CFR 17;
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712), 50 CFR 21;
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361, et. seq.), 50 CFR 18;
Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916), 50 CFR 15;
Lacey Act: Injurious Wildlife (18 U.S.C. 42), 50 CFR 16;
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (TIAS 8249), http://www.cites.org/ , 50 CFR 23;
General Provisions, 50 CFR 10;
General Permit Procedures, 50 CFR 13; and
Wildlife Provisions (Import/export/transport), 50 CFR 14.

2.
Information requested in this form is purely voluntary. However, submission of requested information is required in order to process applications for
permits authorized under the above laws. Failure to provide all requested information may be sufficient cause for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the
request. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
3.

Certain applications for permits authorized under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16
U.S.C. 1374) will be published in the Federal Register as required by the two laws.

4.

Disclosures outside the Department of the Interior may be made without the consent of an individual under the routine uses listed below, if the disclosure is
compatible with the purposes for which the record was collected. (Ref. 68 FR 52611, September 4, 2003)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Routine disclosure to subject matter experts, and Federal, tribal, State, local, and foreign agencies, for the purpose of obtaining advice relevant to making a
decision on an application for a permit or when necessary to accomplish a FWS function related to this system of records.
Routine disclosure to the public as a result of publishing Federal Register notices announcing the receipt of permit applications for public comment or
notice of the decision on a permit application.
Routine disclosure to Federal, tribal, State, local, or foreign wildlife and plant agencies for the exchange of information on permits granted or denied to
assure compliance with all applicable permitting requirements.
Routine disclosure to Captive-bred Wildlife registrants under the Endangered Species Act for the exchange of authorized species, and to share information
on the captive breeding of these species.
Routine disclosure to Federal, tribal, State, and local authorities who need to know who is permitted to receive and rehabilitate sick, orphaned, and injured
birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; federally permitted rehabilitators; individuals seeking a permitted
rehabilitator with whom to place a bird in need of care; and licensed veterinarians who receive, treat, or diagnose sick, orphaned, and injured birds.
Routine disclosure to the Department of Justice, or a court, adjudicative, or other administrative body or to a party in litigation before a court or adjudicative
or administrative body, under certain circumstances.
Routine disclosure to the appropriate Federal, tribal, State, local, or foreign governmental agency responsible for investigating, prosecuting, enforcing, or
implementing statutes, rules, or licenses, when we become aware of a violation or potential violation of such statutes, rules, or licenses, or when we need to
monitor activities associated with a permit or regulated use.
Routine disclosure to a congressional office in response to an inquiry to the office by the individual to whom the record pertains.
Routine disclosure to the General Accounting Office or Congress when the information is required for the evaluation of the permit programs.
Routine disclosure to provide addresses obtained from the Internal Revenue Service to debt collection agencies for purposes of locating a debtor to
collect or compromise a Federal claim against the debtor or to consumer reporting agencies to prepare a commercial credit report for use by the FWS.

5. For individuals, personal information such as home address and telephone number, financial data, and personal identifiers (social security number, birth date,
etc.) will be removed prior to any release of the application.
6. The public reporting burden on the applicant for information collection varies depending on the activity for which a permit is requested. The relevant burden
for an Import/Export of Personal Pets application is 30 minutes. This burden estimate includes time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining
data and completing and reviewing the form. You may direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of the form to the Service
Information Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 222, Arlington Square, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW,
Washington D.C. 20240.
Freedom of Information Act – Notice
For organizations, businesses, or individuals operating as a business (i.e., permittees not covered by the Privacy Act), we request that you identify any
information that should be considered privileged and confidential business information to allow the Service to meet its responsibilities under FOIA. Confidential
business information must be clearly marked "Business Confidential" at the top of the letter or page and each succeeding page and must be accompanied by a
non-confidential summary of the confidential information. The non-confidential summary and remaining documents may be made available to the public under
FOIA [43 CFR 2.13(c)(4), 43 CFR 2.15(d)(1)(i)].

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