Maine Marine Dealer and Harvester Licenses, and Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry
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Online Licensing System (LEEDS)
The Maine Department of Marine Resources' online licensing and landings system, called LEEDS (Licensing Enforcement and Environmental Data System) is now available. In order to apply for a new license or renew a license with the system, you first need to create a login for LEEDS
ALREADY HAVE A LOGIN?
After you have created a login, go to the LEEDS login screen (www.maine.gov/dmrleeds)
Instructions on how to update your contact information in LEEDS here (PDF, 3 pages)
A video showing you how to update your contact information in LEEDS here
NEW USER?
If you have never logged into LEEDS before, you will need to go to the LEEDS login page, then select the 'Create Login' link
If you are renewing your license online, this system will provide you with many options, including:
- Renew a license
- Apply for a new license you've never held before
- Order tags (for certain licenses)
- Reprint your license
- Upgrade a license (if applicable)
- Pay administrative fees
- Report landings (coming soon)
- Upload documents to the department
- Change your password to the system
If you have had licenses with the Department, you already have a Landings Number. Please be sure that once you create your login, that your landings number has not changed. If your landings number is different once you create your login, please contact the Licensing Division before moving forward in the system. Also, if your SS # is not correct in our system, or the FEIN # has changed, you will not be able to renew your licenses under the "NEW" landings number, and will need to contact Licensing to correct/update in order to proceed.
View a video showing you how to complete this process here.
For assistance with LEEDS, call the DMR licensing division at (207) 624-6550, Option 2.
Register for the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry Online Here
Paper DMR License Application Forms
All DMR paper applications and forms may be requested by selecting the ‘Request for License Applications and Forms’ or by contacting the Licensing Division at 207-624-6550, Option 2.
Other Forms and Documents
Additional Information
- Looking for support for your start up or existing business? Visit the Department of Economic and Community Development's Office of Business Development.
- To request data from our harvester or dealer license database, please follow the links below and complete the forms. For more information about the types of licenses we issue, review the lists above. Note that some license-holders do not actively fish or buy/sell, and their status (active or inactive) is confidential.
Harvester and Dealer Data Request Form
A spreadsheet will be sent to you based on the information you have requested. Your request will be processed in the order in which it was received. Thank you. - A Guide to Lobstering in Maine, pdf file, 1 MB
- For municipal shellfish licenses, please visit or call your local town office.
- Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry info
- If you need help deciding which license you need, contact your Marine Patrol Office or (207) 624-6550.
- If you have a problem opening or using any of these applications please contact the DMR Webmaster.
- If you have any questions, call the DMR licensing division at (207) 624-6550.
- Assistance with DMR Special Licenses: Title 12, §6074: Special license
- To send inquiries and/or to apply for a New Special License, please contact DMR Special Licensing at DMR.speciallicensing@maine.gov.
- If renewing or amending an existing Special License, please submit your application here.