Guide License

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Required for any person who is engaged in the business of packing or guiding, or who for compensation, assists another person in taking, attempting to take or view any bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, or reptile. "Guide" also includes any person who, for profit, transports other persons, their equipment, or both to or from hunting or fishing areas. Fees include a nonrefundable three percent (3%) application fee, not to exceed $7.50 per item. (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 700.4). Items purchased from Online License Sales and Services and at license agents will include five percent (5%) nonrefundable license agent handling fee. Fees: License: Resident: $283.75, Nonresident: $651.75, Employee: $54.33. Application: None Examination: None Examination Frequency: N/A Exam Locations: N/A Experience Requirement: N/A Average Time to Process Application: 15 working days. Renewal Period: Annually, February 1 - January 31. Special License Requirements: $1,000 Surety Bond. Comments: Must possess a surety bond in the amount of not less than $1,000 to ensure faithful performance. Persons who have resided in California for 6 months or more are residents. Guide employers must also provide documentation showing each registered employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance and that state and federal income tax is being withheld and reported to the taxing authorities. Authority: Fish and Game Code, Sections 2535 - 2546.