A Fur Traders Licence is necessary in British Columbia to buy and sell furs.
Basic Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order to proceed with an application for a Fur Traders Licence.
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (i.e. a landed immigrant); and,
Must 19 years of age.
Steps to Obtaining a NEW Fur Traders Licence
Review the basic eligibility criteria to ensure you can meet the requirements.
The following is required in order to proceed with the licencing process:
A completed Fur Trader application form; (PDF 66KB) (This application is suitable for either Resident Fur Traders or Transient (Non-Resident) Fur Traders;
A cheque for $100, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance is required for a Resident Fur Traders licence; and,
A cheque for $400, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance is required for a Transient (Non-Resident) Fur Traders licence.
Completed applications, accompanied by fees and supporting documents can be submitted to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via:
Victoria: 952-0932
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 2 and 5 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4346
Steps to RENEW your Fur Traders Licence
The following is required in order to proceed with the licencing process:
A completed Fur Trader application form[PDF 140KB]
(This application is suitable for either Resident Fur Traders or Transient (Non-Resident) Fur Traders);
A cheque for $100, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance is required for a Resident Fur Traders licence; and,
A cheque for $400, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance is required for a Transient (Non-Resident) Fur Traders licence.
Ensure all of your Fur Trader's Monthly Purchase Record Reports have been submitted.
Completed applications, accompanied by fees and supporting documents can be submitted to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via:
Victoria: 952-0932
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 2 and 5 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4346
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Resident and Transient Fur Trader Licence?
A Resident Fur Traders Licence is issued to a person who makes their permanent residence in the Province of British Columbia and does their Fur Trading from that location.
A Transient or Non-Resident Fur Trader Licence is when the Fur Trader’s permanent residence is outside of the Province of British Columbia.
What are the obligations of a Fur Trader?
A Fur Trader must complete a monthly report on purchases and sales of furs for that month and submit it to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau in Victoria. If you require blank report forms, please contact above.
A Fur Trader must ensure royalties are paid on Fur Bearing Animals purchases either by checking that the person selling the furs has paid the royalty or buying the royalty themselves.
