Replace a recreational fishing licence

If you hold a Recreational Fishing Licence and need a replacement fee receipt because it was lost or stolen, you can apply for the replacement via email, fax or mail. 

Replacements are only issued for the 1-year or 3-year licences. The cost to replace your receipt is stated on the application.

• the Application for Replacement Fishing Fee Receipt form
• your personal details
• your NSW Fishing Licence number (if known)
• the date your original NSW Fishing Licence was purchased (if known)
• the duration of the licence (1-year or 3-year), and
• a valid credit card to pay the licence fee.

1. Download, print and complete the Application for Replacement Fishing Fee Receipt form.
2. Submit your application
   
   by email to: recfish.licensing@industry.nsw.gov.au 
   
   by fax to: (02) 4424 7449
   
   by mail to:
   NSW Department of Primary Industry
   Recreational Licensing
   Locked Bag Mail 3020
   Nowra NSW 2541