Online Licensing System

We are currently developing an online licensing system that will allow you to apply for a licence and submit returns online.  We will gradually release new licence applications and features and update this page regularly to let you know what has been released, what we are currently working on or will be working on in the not too distant future.

What is available online?

So far we have released the following:

• Trap registrations
• Badger SFO (Standard Forestry Operations) licences
• Gull health and safety licences
• Deer fit and competent registrations and renewals

Trap registration 

The online trap registration system allows the user of traps under General Licences 01 and 02, to register traps.  It also allows users to register to use meat baits in their traps.  Currently, you are not able to use the system to check or amend details, so if you need to check or amend the details you submitted, contact us via email. You can read more about this on our trap registration page.

SFO Licence

The online SFO licence system allows the proposed licence holder to apply for works around badger setts from 1st July to 30th November under our SFO licence.  Currently the online system does not allow for the application to be made by someone other than the licence holder. You can also submit returns online for licences issued through the online system. Currently, you are not able to use the system to check or amend details, so if you need to check or amend the details you submitted, contact us via email.    You can read more about this on our badgers and land management page.

Gull health and safety licences

The online gull health and safety licence system allows proposed licence holders to apply for a gull health and safety licence to take gulls nests and eggs or to take chicks or kill birds in order to manage health and safety issues that gulls are causing. The system also allows someone else, such as a pest controller, to apply on behalf of the licence holder. You can also submit returns online for licences issued through the online system. Currently, you are not able to use the system to check or amend details, so if you need to check or amend the details you submitted, contact us via email.

Deer fit and competent registrations and renewals

Deer controllers can now apply online to join the register or renew their status.

Controllers can use the service to apply to join the fit and competent register, renew their status and update personal details. An alternative offline form remains available for people who prefer to apply by email or post.

Current and upcoming work

We are currently working on:

• the online application and returns for raven licences to prevent serious damage to livestock
• the online application for deer authorisations, renewals and returns

How you can help?

We want our new systems to meet the requirements of our customers.  If you are interested in getting involved in research or testing for any of the future application types, please email us at [email protected] with your name and details of the licence type or subject are you'd be happy to help with.

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