Florida Fossil Permit Application

This application is for a permit that will entitle the person named on the permit to collect, for the period of one (1) year, vertebrate fossils on land owned or leased by the State of Florida. The permittee must abide by all the provisions contained in Florida Statutes § 1004.575-576 and the University of Florida Regulation implementing this law.

DO NOT USE THIS FORM if you already have a permit or had one at any time in the past and wish to renew it for an additional year. Follow these instructions instead. This form is only for individuals who have never had a permit before.

Print out and mail completed application to:

Program of Vertebrate Paleontology, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611-7800, USA

The following must be enclosed with the filled-out application:

  1. Photocopy of applicant's identification document (i.e., driver's license, birth certificate, or passport).
  2. Check or money order for $5.00 in U.S. currency payable to the University of Florida. If you are sending two or more applications, just send one check for the total amount, not multiple checks of $5. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.

Applicant's Full Name

(must match that on identification document):

Complete Mailing Address

(include zip code):


Telephone (include area code):

E-mail address (optional):

I, the undersigned, affirm that I will abide by Florida Statutes § 1004.575-576 and the Regulations of the Program of Vertebrate Paleontology, University of Florida Rule 6C1-7.541 F.A.C.

Signature:

Date: