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Gopher Tortoise On-line Permitting

On-site Relocation of Five or Fewer Tortoises Only

New applications are no longer being accepted for this permit option. 

Please refer to the 10 or Fewer Burrows permit for gopher tortoise relocation options. Gopher tortoises are protected by state law, Chapter 68A - 27.005, FL Administrative Code. You cannot relocate tortoises without first obtaining a permit from this agency.

If you have already submitted a complete 5 or Fewer application, they will be processed and issued according to the conditions in effect at the time of application sufficiency.  If you have already applied for a permit, requests for additional information and application status will be posted on the web site (and e-mailed if you have an e-mail address). When your application is approved, you can print your permit online.

To view the status of your application, click "Application Status." Your application status will be shown (pending, request for additional information, approved, denied, expired, or withdrawn). Your approved permit can be printed from this site. You may also withdraw or edit applications from this page. Please note that denied, expired, and withdrawn permits over 30 days old will no longer be viewable on the web site.

To search permit records statewide, click "Search Permits." Permit records and their status can be viewed.