Things You'll Need:
- Proof of residency
- Proof of age
- Computer
- Internet access
- Credit card
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Step 1
Verify that you need to get a fishing license in Florida. Children under age 16 and Florida residents over the age of 65 are exempt. Locate a complete list of exemptions at Florida Fisheries website. (See link in Resources.)
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Step 2
Provide proof of residency to get a Florida fishing license. A Florida driver's license, military orders verifying you are stationed in Florida, voter or motor vehicle registration card, statement from a landlord or proof of a Florida homestead exemption are acceptable.
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Step 3
Determine which kind of license you need, such as a seven-day or 12-month freshwater, saltwater or both. Lifetime and five-year fishing licenses also are available.
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Step 4
Purchase your Florida fishing license from a county tax collector, online using your credit card or by dialing a toll-free number. Tax collector sub-agents, found in tackle and bait shops, sporting goods and hardware stores or fish camps, also sell Florida fishing licenses.
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Step 5
Attend Florida's annual free fishing weekend to be sure fishing is the sport for you before buying a fishing license. Free fishing weekend is the first weekend in April. A license is not required to participate.
