Permit application and reapplication information
The online Wildlife Permit System allows you to apply for wildlife permits, manage your personal information relating to those permits, keep online records and meet the reporting requirements of your permit.
Applying for a new permit online
If you are new to using the online Wildlife Permit System and would like to apply for a permit, please refer to our step-by-step guide to the application process or contact the Fauna Permits Unit on (08) 8124 4972.
To understand what permit you need for the activity you want to undertake, be sure to view our permit types.
Applications are typically processed in 6 – 8 weeks, but this may vary depending on the permit you are applying for. If you are unsure and want to know the expected processing time for your permit, please contact the DEW Fauna Permits Unit.
Reapplying for an existing permit (online or paper-based form) - closed for 2024
If you:
- are an existing permit holder and your permit is due to expire on 30 June; and
- you still have animals; or
- you want to continue with the activities that are approved by your permit.
You must reapply for your permit by 30 June each year.
Reapplications have now closed for 2024 (due 30 June 2024). If you are still in possession of animals or want to continue with the activities approved by your previous permit, you will need to apply for a new permit.
Completing your annual stock return - closed for 2024
A stock return is a summary of your records (a tally of the animals you brought into your home, or out of your home) for the financial year. Completing a stock return each year is part of the requirements of a wildlife permit.
You must complete a stock return even if you have no animals or have nothing new to report.
You will be able to complete your stock return from 1 July. It is due each year by 15 July.
You will need to provide the following information:
- How many animals you started the year with (1 July)
- How many animals you ended the year with (30 June)
- If and how you got each animal (e.g., purchased, rescued), and if and how you no longer have them (e.g., sent them to someone else, or they sadly passed away)
The most important part is to make sure the list of animals you currently have is right – this is called your ‘stock on hand’.
Completing your stock return online (if you use the online record book)
Online stock returns have now closed for 2024 (due 15 July 2024). If you have an outstanding return, please contact the DEW Fauna Permits Unit on (08) 8124 4972 for information on how to lodge your overdue return.
Completing your stock return manually (if you keep manual record books)
Stock returns have now closed for 2024 (due 15 July 2024). If you have an outstanding return, please contact the DEW Fauna Permits Unit on (08) 8124 4972 for information on how to lodge your overdue return.
Additional applications
Additional Species/Group endorsements
If you wish to add an additional species and/or species group to your permit, you can do so by completing the application form below.
Email or post your completed application form to:
Fauna Permits Unit
Department for Environment and Water
GPO Box 1047
Adelaide, SA, 5001
Email: DEWfaunapermitsunit@sa.gov.au
Additional Premises
If you wish to add an additional premises (location(s) where animals are kept under your permit) you can apply to do so by completing the form below:
Email or post your completed application form to:
Fauna Permits Unit
Department for Environment and Water
GPO Box 1047
Adelaide, SA, 5001
Email: DEWfaunapermitsunit@sa.gov.au
Note: Holders of a permit to sell protected animals (kangaroo meat processor) that wish to add additional premises can contact the Kangaroo Management Program on (08) 8648 5318 or kmp@sa.gov.au prior to submitting their reapplication.
