Application for secondary permission under a wildlife licence

In Victoria, some wildlife licences require the holder to obtain prior written permission under the Wildlife Regulations 2024 before:

  • acquiring wildlife from an unlicensed person;

  • disposing of wildlife to an unlicensed person;

  • disposing of wildlife held for less than 6 months;

  • acquiring unscheduled wildlife.

To complete this form:

1. You must be the holder of a current Victorian wildlife licence.

2. You will need to refer to your current wildlife licence number and record book number.

We may contact you if clarification or further information is required before a decision can be made and we will always notify you of the outcome of your application in writing via email (if provided) or post.

If you have questions regarding this application or your wildlife licence, please contact the Conservation Regulator via email at wildlifelicensing@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Application for permission

Licence holder's details

Are your address details up to date ?

It is a legal requirement that you notify us   within 10 business days of any change of residential, postal or operational address shown in your wildlife licence.  If you need to update your address and/or contact details, please refer to information regarding  licence obligations and record keeping  available at:  Keeping and trading wildlife | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)

(8-digit number only)
(The book number is on the front cover, in top-right corner).

Species details

Only 'Dead' specimens allowed for Specimen or Taxidermist licences.

Other person's details

If approved, you will need to obtain an Import-Export Permit before the wildlife is consigned. 

To assist us in making a decision, please provide as much of the following information as possible:

Collection, use and disclosure of personal information

Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Victorian privacy laws. The information you provide will be made available to any authorised law enforcement agency, used to monitor compliance with licence conditions and used to provide information from DEECA relevant to your licence.  Your contact details may also be used by DEECA or its contracted service providers under confidentiality agreements to survey you about your experience with DEECA and seek feedback related to the keeping of wildlife. A secondary permission may not be issued if the information required is not provided. You may access the information you have provided to DEECA by contacting the Customer Contact Centre on 136-186.

Lodgement

1. Please check your application carefully to ensure all information is correct and complete.

2. If you have provided an email address, a copy of this application will be sent to you for your records in (about) 5 minutes.  Otherwise, a copy will not be sent to you and all communication regarding this application will occur via phone or post.

3. If you have a question or need to correct a mistake contact us at customer.service@deeca.vic.gov.au or call 136-186 (8am-6pm, Mon-Fri).

When lodged (click blue button) your application will be processed within five business days.


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