Contact: Patricia Smith
Date: June 11, 2008
Phone: (252) 726-7021

IT’S TIME FOR COMMERCIAL LICENSE RENEWALS

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind commercial fishermen that their 2008 commercial fishing licenses expire June 30.

They will need to hold a valid 2009 Standard Commercial Fishing License or Retired Standard Commercial Fishing License to fish commercially, starting July 1.

The division sent letters out in May to all license holders encouraging them to renew their licenses by mail. Fishermen may also renew their licenses at any of the division offices in Elizabeth City, Columbia, Wanchese, Washington, Morehead City and Wilmington.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Fishermen coming to the Morehead City headquarters should be advised that the license office has temporarily moved into the main building. They should come in through the main entrance.

For more information, contact Janice Fulcher, division license coordinator, at (252) 726-7021 or (800) 682-2632.