There are different types of permissions to apply for depending on your activity and whether you are an individual, a business, a researcher, a community group or charity, or a conservation and education organisation.
Holiday shutdown period
Applications for permits and concessions will not be processed during our statutory shutdown period from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 9 January 2026. Processing will resume on Monday 12 January 2026.
DOC offices will close at 5 pm on 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.
There are different types of Permission to apply for depending on your activity, type of organisation and purpose.
Important information you need to know about the application process.
We've made changes to the format of some of the authorities we issue to people exporting wildlife.
What you need to know about complying with your permission, making changes to it and managing it over time.
See active permissions granted by DOC, including details of agreed activities or land use, locations and expiry dates.