Fur Buyer License

Florida Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Florida — resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Florida requires a fur dealer license for commercial fur buyers. Otter and bobcat are the primary regulated species with CITES requirements. Florida's subtropical climate supports substantial nutria, otter, and raccoon populations.

License Required CITES Compliance Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$25.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$100.00

Annual license

Record Retention

3yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

Yes

For regulated species export

License Details

Florida Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Florida are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes — required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$25.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$100.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	3 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Not required
CITES Compliance Required	Yes — CITES compliance required
Annual Report Required	Yes — Due: May 1
Report Due Date	May 1
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Florida

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Florida — which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

bobcat otter nutria raccoon

CITES Note: Bobcat and otter pelts from Florida that are destined for international commercial export require CITES export permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Florida participates in annual harvest reporting to support the national CITES export quota program.

Record Keeping

Florida Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Florida must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 3 years

Records must be available for inspection by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Florida-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Florida fur dealers must maintain records for all purchases. River otter and bobcat require CITES documentation for international trade. Annual purchase reports due May 1. Florida black bear is state-protected — no purchase allowed.

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (myfwc.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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