Commercial Marine License

Summary

Required for anyone involved in the taking of marine resources for commercial purposes. The annual license also carries various additional report requirements and responsibilities.

Authority

HAR §13-74-20

Fee

Resident: $100 annual

Nonresident: $250 annual

Apply

Online
In person

Additional Information

Other Commercial Fishers Licenses

Bottomfish Vessel Registration​

Required for vessels catching Deep 7 Bottomfish species

Bait License
(Aku Boat)

Allows catch of specific bait species for commercial aku boat fishing activities

Commercial Kala Fishing Permit​

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish) under regulated limits

Lay Net Permit

Authorizes the possession and use of lay nets in Hawaiʻi

Commercial Marine Vessel License

Optional vessel license for commercial fishing activities in Hawaiʻi

Commercial Uhu Fishing Permit​

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of Uhu pālukaluka and Uhu ‘ele‘ele