How to Print Your Permit

Some limited entry/quota permits will no longer be mailed and must either be picked up at a license agent or printed directly from the website.

How to Print Your Permit Directly From the Website

Note: To self-print your permit, you must be connected to a printer and your computer must have the latest version of Adobe Reader.  Go to AdobeReader.com to download latest version of Adobe Reader for free.

Your printable permit will be available online for 5 days.  Save the file on your computer to print it later.

  1. Go to www.fl.wildlifelicense.com
  2. Select "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications" and click the START NOW button at the bottom of the screen
  3. On this screen you'll need to select the Pickup/Pay for Awarded Permit button
  4. Indicate whether or not you are a Florida resident, enter your customer information as prompted, then click the Continue button at the bottom of the screen
  5. Verify your customer information and click the Continue button at the bottom of the screen
  6. Select the permit and click the Add License & Checkout button at the bottom of the screen
  7. Verify that you've selected the correct permit and click the Add License & Checkout button at the bottom of the screen
  8. Click the Print License Document button at the bottom of the screen
  9. Click "Open" in the File Download popup box and save your permit
  10. Print the PDF document - this is your permit!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I got an error when I tried to open the PDF file, how do I get my permit?

A. No worries!  The PDF has been saved to your customer account for the next 5 days.  Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader, then follow steps 1 - 4 above and you'll see "Previously Purchased Reprintable Licenses" above your customer information.  Click on the transaction to view/print the PDF.


Q. Can I save the PDF file to my computer and print my permit later?

A. Absolutely!  You are welcome to save the PDF file and print it as you need it.


Q. How do I return a self-printed quota permit for re-issuance?

A. Simply send us your self-printed quota permit with a note as to why you are returning it.  We will remove it from your record, restore your preference points (if returning a Phase I permit), and, if time permits, add it back to the system to be re-issued.

Mail to: FWCC-Office of Licensing & Permitting, 2590 Executive Center Circle, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301


Q. I lost my self-printed permit, I didn't save the PDF file, and it has been over 5 days so the PDF is no longer saved to my customer account.  How can I get a copy of my permit?

A. No problem.  You can still get a replacement permit at any license agent or tax collector office for a small fee (about $2.50).



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