Fur Buyer License

New Jersey Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in New Jersey - resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. New Jersey has highly regulated fur dealer operations. A fur dealer license is required with strict record-keeping, pelt tagging requirements, and annual reporting. CITES compliance is mandatory.

License Required CITES Compliance Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$50.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$100.00

Annual license

Record Retention

5yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

Yes

For regulated species export

License Details

New Jersey Fur Buyer License Requirements

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

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes - required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$50.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$100.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	5 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Yes - required
CITES Compliance Required	Yes - CITES compliance required
Annual Report Required	Yes - Due: March 31
Report Due Date	March 31
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in New Jersey

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

bobcat otter fisher beaver mink muskrat

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

Record Keeping

New Jersey Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in New Jersey 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 5 years

Records must be available for inspection by New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

New Jersey-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

New Jersey requires pelt tags for otter and fisher before purchase. Annual dealer reports due March 31. CITES documentation required for bobcat, otter, and fisher for international markets. NJ is one of the most highly regulated states for fur buyers.

Source: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (www.nj.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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