Permit and Authorization Service Bureau

How to Apply for a Permit or Licence

  1. Ensure that you have fulfilled all necessary eligilbility criteria, exams, or other background steps to obtain a licence.
  2. Fill in the Application Form (forms are also available from any Service BC and FrontCounter BC offices);
  3. Attach any necessary documentation and fees; and,
  4. Mail or courier the application package to either:
  • Fish and Wildlife Permits and Commercial Licences:
    • Ministry of Environment
      Fish and Wildlife Authorizations
      301-710 Redbrick Street
      PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT
      Victoria B.C. V8W 9M3
  • Park Use Permits
    • Ministry of Environment
      Park Use Permits
      301-710 Redbrick Street
      PO Box 9371 STN PROV GOVT
      Victoria B.C. V8W 9M3
  • Or fax application and Credit Card Authorization [PDF 133KB] to:
    • 250-952-4344

Making Payments

Payments can be made by Certified Cheque, Money Order or Personal Cheque made payable to Minister of Finance. Payments may also be made by Visa or MasterCard. The Visa/MasterCard payment authorization form is available online. [PDF 133KB]

To ensure timely processing of your application, please be sure to submit all the necessary documents with your application.

Permit and Authorization Application Forms

Detailed Information and Application Forms – Please click on the area of interest for more information, including application forms and frequently asked questions.

Game Guide Outfitter Angling & Assistant Angling Guide Park Use Permits
Transporter Licence CITES Export Permits
Wildlife Act Permits Accompany to Hunt Fur Trader Licence
Scientific Fish Collection Rainbow Trout Pond & Farmed Sturgeon Trapping

Contact Information

If you have further questions or require additional information, you may contact us by:

Permit and Authorization Service Bureau

Mailing Address:
Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Environment
PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
Physical Address:
Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Environment
301-710 Redbrick Street
Victoria, B.C.  V8T 5J3
Telephone:
Victoria: 250-952-0932
Toll free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 250-952-0932
Fax:   250-952-4344


For Commercial Angling Guiding enquiries: Press 1 and 1
For Scientific Fish Collection
and Rainbow Trout Ponds enquiries: 		Press 1 and 2
For CITES Permit enquiries: Press 2 and 1
For Export Permit enquiries: Press 2 and 2
For Wildlife Sundry Permit enquiries: Press 2 and 3
For Commercial Guide Outfitting enquiries: Press 2 and 4
For Trapping and Fur Trader Licences
and Accompany to Hunt Permit enquiries: 		Press 2 and 5
For Park Use Permits enquiries: Press 3