Application and Information

Requests for additional information and other correspondence is sent to applicant via email. Please add noreply@GoOutdoorsflorida.com and cwapps@myfwc.com to your contacts.

Class III, No-cost Personal Pet Permit

Application may be submitted online through Go Outdoors Florida (GOF)
GOF User Guide (step by step instructions on creating an account in GOF and submitting a PPNC application)
PPNC Application FAQs
Freshwater Turtles
Primate Experience Memo
Applicants for Class I/II Wildlife, Venomous Reptiles, or Capuchin, Spider, and Woolly monkeys must also submit 2 reference letters along with their documentation of experience: One of these references must be licensed by the commission for the authorization(s) the applicant is seeking or a representative of a professional organization or governmental institution. Examples of such organizations or institutions include, but are not limited to, universities, public service agencies, zoological associations, herpetological societies and veterinarians. Not more than 1 reference letter may be from a family member.

Application may be submitted online through Go Outdoors Florida (GOF)
Captive Wildlife Critical Incident - Disaster Plan (required of all new and renewal applicants wishing to possess captive wildlife (for personal use, exhibition or public sale), venomous reptiles and/or reptiles of concern).
Updated Contact Information
Conditional Species/Reptiles of Concern for Exhibition or Public Sale authorization may be requested on the Class III, for Exhibition or Public Sale application
VRC Updated Inventory
Primate Experience Memo
Applicants for Class I/II Wildlife, Venomous Reptiles, or Capuchin, Spider, and Woolly monkeys must also submit 2 reference letters along with their documentation of experience: One of these references must be licensed by the commission for the authorization(s) the applicant is seeking or a representative of a professional organization or governmental institution. Examples of such organizations or institutions include, but are not limited to, universities, public service agencies, zoological associations, herpetological societies and veterinarians. Not more than 1 reference letter may be from a family member.

Application may be submitted online through Go Outdoors Florida (GOF)
Sample Experience Log
Acreage Requirements for Class I and II Carnivores
Elephant Regulations
Surety Bond, Class I
Facility Location Information form
Captive Wildlife Critical Incident - Disaster Plan [required of all new and renewal applicants wishing to possess captive wildlife (for personal use, exhibition or public sale), venomous reptiles and/or reptiles of concern].
Updated Contact Information
Primate Experience Memo
Applicants for Class I/II Wildlife, Venomous Reptiles, or Capuchin, Spider, and Woolly monkeys must also submit 2 reference letters along with their documentation of experience: One of these references must be licensed by the commission for the authorization(s) the applicant is seeking or a representative of a professional organization or governmental institution. Examples of such organizations or institutions include, but are not limited to, universities, public service agencies, zoological associations, herpetological societies and veterinarians. Not more than 1 reference letter may be from a family member.

Application may be submitted online through Go Outdoors Florida (GOF)
Captive Wildlife Critical Incident - Disaster Plan (Part A must be submitted with all new and renewal applications)
Facility Location Information form (must be submitted with all new applications)
Applicants for Class II wildlife must submit 1000 hours of experience in the care, feeding, handling and husbandry with the taxonomical family being applied for. Applicants must also submit 2 references letters, one of which must be licensed by the commission for the authorization(s) the applicant is seeking or a representative of a professional organization or governmental institution. Examples of such organizations or institutions include, but are not limited to, universities, public service agencies, zoological associations, herpetological societies and veterinarians. Not more than 1 reference letter may be from a family member.
Primate Experience Memo
Sample Experience Log
Land Requirements

Import Permit Information
Application and Permit (used for importation of wildlife for education, commercial, non-commercial or rehabilitation purposes)
Temporary housing requirements must be met as stated in Rule 68A-6.005, F.A.C.
Possession requirements must be met as stated in Sections 379.374, 379.3761, and 379.3762 Florida Statutes.
Import application permits may be emailed to CWApps@myfwc.com

Must have one of the following licenses to possess or transport Class I/II Wildlife or Venomous Reptiles in Florida:
License to Possess Class I and/or Class II Wildlife for Exhibition or Public Sale (ESA/ESB)
License to Possess Wildlife for Personal Use (PPL)
License to Possess or Exhibit Venomous Reptiles and/or Reptiles of Concern (VRC)
Possession of Class II personal pets require a PPL, regardless of duration of stay
Companies that strictly transport/import must apply for ESA/ESB/VRC
Employees of facilities licensed in Florida must have Special Authorization while transporting Class I/II wildlife or venomous reptiles.

Documentation of experience is required for Capuchin, Spider, & Woolly monkeys as stated in Rule 68A-6.0022, F.A.C.
Personal Pet questionnaire required for Class III wildlife requiring a permit for possession and if being possessed as a pet only.

Application may be submitted online through Go Outdoors Florida (GOF)
Sample Experience Log
Bond Form for Exhibition of Venomous Reptiles
Captive Wildlife Inventory Report Form (Reptiles)
Facility Location Information form
Reptiles of Concern - No new permits will be issued for personal possession.
Captive Wildlife Critical Incident - Disaster Plan (required of all applicants wishing to possess captive wildlife, venomous reptiles and/or reptiles of concern)
Updated Contact Information
Venomous Experience Memo
Applicants for Class I/II Wildlife, Venomous Reptiles, or Capuchin, Spider, and Woolly monkeys must also submit 2 reference letters along with their documentation of experience: Both of these references must be licensed by the commission for the authorization(s) the applicant is seeking or a representative of a professional organization or governmental institution. Examples of such organizations or institutions include, but are not limited to, universities, public service agencies, zoological associations, herpetological societies and veterinarians. Not more than 1 reference letter may be from a family member.