# 50 C.F.R. § 600.1410 (2026): Registry process

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1410

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 600.1410 (2026)
- **Heading:** Registry process
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter VI: FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 600: MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT PROVISIONS / Subpart P: Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States / § 600.1410: § 600.1410   Registry process.

## Text

(a) A person may register through the NMFS web site at
www.nmfs.noaa.gov
or by calling a toll-free telephone number available by contacting NMFS or at the NMFS website.
(b) Individuals must submit their name; address; telephone number; date of birth; region(s) of the country in which they intend to fish in the upcoming year; and additional information necessary for the issuance or administration of the registration.
(c) To register a for-hire fishing vessel, the vessel owner or operator must submit vessel owner name, address, date of birth, and telephone number; vessel operator (if different) name, address, date of birth and telephone number; vessel name; vessel's state registration or U.S. Coast Guard documentation number; home port or principal area of operation; and additional information necessary for the issuance or administration of the registration.
(d) NMFS will issue a registration number and certificate to registrants. A registration number and certificate will be valid for one year from the date on which it is issued.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to submit false, inaccurate or misleading information in connection with any registration request.
(f)
Fees.
Effective January 1, 2011, persons registering with NMFS must pay an annual fee. The annual schedule for such fees will be published in the
Federal Register.
Indigenous people engaging in angling or spear fishing must register, but are not required to pay a fee.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 600.1400 (2026) § 600.1400   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1400.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 600.1405 (2026) § 600.1405   Angler registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1405.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 600.1410 (2026) § 600.1410   Registry process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1410.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 600.1415 (2026) § 600.1415   Procedures for designating exempted states-general provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1415.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 600.1416 (2026) § 600.1416   Requirements for exempted state designation based on submission of state license holder data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1416.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 600.1417 (2026) § 600.1417   Requirements for exempted state designation based on submission of recreational survey data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P600_S600_1417.md)

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