Farmers are responsible for renewing their licences/registrations and informing SFA when they need to update or cancel their licences/registrations.
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Last Updated 04 Jul 2026
All licensees are required to renew their licence yearly before the licence expiry date if they wish to continue with the business.
The person authorised by the licensee.
You should keep track of your licence validity period and renew your licence before it expires. SFA will send you renewal notices via email before the expiry date. You will not be able to renew your licence if it has expired, and you will be required to submit a new application.
| Type of Licence | Licence Fee |
|---|---|
| Farm Licence | $100 per year |
Fish Culture Farm Licence | $145 per year |
You must have a valid tenancy for your premises. Renew your tenancy before you renew the licence.
Land leased/tendered from SFA
Land leases and tenancies from SFA have specific tenures. To apply for renewal, you can write to the lessor or contact your SFA Farm Account Manager.
To renew, make timely payment of the licence fees before the expiry date.
You can make payment via:
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All licensees are required to renew their licence annually before the licence expiry date if they wish to continue with the business. SFA will send you renewal notices via email before the expiry date.
The person authorised by the licensee.
| Type of Licence | Licence Fee |
|---|---|
| Fishing Vessel Licence | $66 per year |
You must have a valid Fish Culture Farm Licence. The validity of your Fishing Vessel Licence is tied to the validity of your Fish Culture Farm Licence.
To renew, make timely payment of the licence fees before the licence expiry.
You can make payment via:
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You do not need to renew your register of personnel when you renew your licence. The list of personnel in your register is valid as long as the registered persons are still employed or engaged in any activity on a Licensed Fish Culture Farm.
If there are any changes to the personnel, you should update your registration. For details, see Update Licence/Registration.
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All licensees are required to keep their licence/registration updated.
The person authorised by the licensee or registrant.
You must update when there are changes in your contact details (e.g. mailing address, email, and contact number), within 30 days of the change.
You will need to submit a new licence application if there are changes to the following:
Farm licensees must get approval from SFA when they want to change their farm’s layout or licensed activities as changes might impact food safety or require additional licences. Failure to do so can result in enforcement actions. Remedial/corrective actions, or movement control may be imposed.
To seek approval, contact SFA via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
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You should request to cancel your licence/registration if you no longer require it.
The person authorised by the licensee or registrant.
You should request to cancel your licence/registration when you no longer require it. For example, when you have ceased operations of your farm, fishing vessels, or employment of registered personnel.
Licences/registrations cannot be transferred. If you intend to change the ownership of your farm, please contact SFA before doing so.
There is no fee or cost to cancel your licence/registration.
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form. SFA will inform you via email when your licence/registration has been cancelled.
For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
You will receive a copy via email and a printed copy via post.
To request an update to your licence/registration, fill in the SFA Online Feedback Form.
SFA will review the request and contact you if additional information or an on-site inspection is required.
SFA will email you a copy of your updated licence/registration.
