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Welcome to E-License

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) E-License system is designed to allow customers to purchase hunting and fishing licenses, special hunt applications and permits 24 hours Previous Visitors - Click here to begin ordering processa day, 7 days a week within applicable sales dates. You will also be able to print most small game and fishing licenses using your own printer. Our goal is to make the license-buying process easier for our customers who enjoy the great State of Michigan.

Kill tags are available for sale on E-License. Expect kill tags to arrive within 7 business days of your purchase.

Please note, Michigan hunting and fishing licenses are valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year for the appropriate seasons.

Click on the following link to see more detail on what licenses currently are available for sale on E-License: List of Licenses

Before You Start

Bullet - Checkmark To make a purchase you will need a valid un-expired Michigan Driver License or State of Michigan ID card (issued by the Secretary of State) or MDNR Sportcard or MDNR ID Card issued from a license agent. Please note you can also purchase a MDNR Sportcard or MDNR ID Card from the E-License system.
Bullet - Checkmark E-License will not store any credit card numbers.
Bullet - Checkmark E-License will not place any permanent cookies on your PC.
Bullet - Checkmark You must have Netscape 4.0 or newer or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer to use E-License. Additionally these browsers must utilize 128-bit encryption, which is the highest level of protection possible whenever you use credit cards or make other financial or confidential transactions over the Internet. Click on the following link to see our privacy policy: Privacy Policy
Bullet - Checkmark DiscoverMasterCardVisaWhen you use your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card to shop online, in a store, or anywhere... you're protected from unauthorized use of your card or account information. Click on the Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card logo to learn more.
Bullet - Checkmark Credit card processing is handled through the State of Michigan's Central Electronic Payment Authorization System (CEPAS) system. When paying for your selections you will be redirected to a CEPAS Payment Module page for entry of credit card information. Once the credit card transaction has been completed you will be redirected back to E-License to complete your order.
Bullet - Checkmark Test Your Printer From this Pop-Up Window Before You Continue!You will need a printer to print your receipt and some licenses. Please test your printer now. See PC Needs for Online Buying.

Questions

You can get detailed hunting and fishing regulations by reviewing the Hunting and Trapping Guides, Fishing Guide or Inland Trout and Salmon Guide located in Most Accessed Guides.

Ready

If you know what you want and your computer setup meets the PC needs for online buying requirements, please respond to the legal requirement questions below to proceed.

Legal Age Requirements for Hunting & Fishing License Purchases

I Do Certify I Do Not Certify
I certify I am 17 years of age or older. Further, I certify that if I purchase a license for a minor child less than 17 years of age that I am the parent or legal guardian of that minor child.

For whom do you want to purchase a license?



If you cannot click the "I do certify" to the statements at left, you are ineligible to purchase a hunting or fishing license and may not proceed at this time.
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