NOAA Fisheries Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species (APPS)

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The new APPS system is publicly available for some permits and programs as of July 2026. Please see full message (yellow button to the right here) for details by program on when to begin using this new APPS system. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your permit analyst or use the contact information found by clicking the yellow button.

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This online application system for Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) covers

NOAA Fisheries permits and authorizations for Federally protected species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
ODFW taking permits and rescue/salvage authorizations for fish/shellfish/marine invertebrate take from waters of the state of Oregon.

Please note:

This site does not cover fishing permits and recreational licenses.
This site is not where you can request consultation under Section 7 of the ESA.
Before conducting field work, projects may need to obtain additional Federal, state, or local permits not offered on this web site.

For more information, click on Permit Types below or contact your area's applicable fish and wildlife agency.

Having trouble logging in to your account? Please try to reset your password first on the login page. If that doesn't work or you don't receive a password reset email, please click on the ‘feedback’ button in upper right hand drop down bar to get help resetting your password or call 206-860-3433.