Commercial Saltwater License Renewals Available

Ready to renew your commercial license for the 2024/2025 season?  Visit MyFWC.com/CLS to renew online today!

The quickest way to submit new and renewal applications for the 2024/2025 season is by using  CLS Online, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this convenient and easy-to-use online system.

Instructions for using CLS online are listed below. You can make any necessary changes to your license(s) and upload any required documents to CLS Online. If scanning applications or documents and emailing them as attachments is not an option, use a smartphone and email clear pictures to CustomerService@MyFWC.com.

To renew with CLS Online, please use the following steps:

• Go to MyFWC.com/CLS
• Login using your applicant ID or license number (example: SP11111);
• Verify or update your contact information;
• Select the My Licenses tab to renew;
• Or click the Add New License(s) tab to submit a new license application;
• Confirm your order details, including the License term;
• Continue to check out;
• Submit your payment information;
• Print your temporary license (available starting June 15 for the 2024/2025 license

                   year) after completing your application process;

• Printed licenses will be mailed to the address designated above within 5-10 business days.

Note that all commercial saltwater licenses expire on June 30, so please renew your licenses soon!

Vessels must be commercially registered at the time of application. 

       To update your Vessel Expiration Date with CLS Online, please use the following steps:

• Go to MyFWC.com/CLS
• Login using your applicant ID or license number (example: SP11111);
• Select the My Licenses tab to renew;
• If the license you want to renew has an expired vessel number, click Edit License;
• Update the Vessel Expiration Date, review the endorsements, and click Next;
• Click Submit;
• Continue to check out;
• Submit your payment information;

For more information on requalifying your Restricted Species (RS) endorsement, please visit https://myfwc.com/license/commercial/saltwater/qualifying-for-rs/.

You can check your landings at MyFWC.com/CLS to ensure you have a sufficient amount for requalifying. 

For questions or concerns, contact us at CustomerService@MyFWC.com or call (850) 487-3122.