Licence to operate a hatchery: Step 3. Before you apply

You'll need to transition your existing permit to the new licence to operate a hatchery.

You'll need your Facility Registration Number to complete the transition.

You can transition your permit to a licence using My CFIA.

You'll need the following to apply for a licence to operate a hatchery:

• a copy of the proof to operate a business (provincial or municipal authorization)
• the company's Articles of Incorporation (if applicable)
• a letter from a provincial or municipal environmental agency stating that the hatchery complies with local codes of municipal sewage and septic systems