Surrendered permits and refunds

The following information will explain the conditions under which licenses, permits and certificates of registration (CORs) may be surrendered and, when possible, refunds obtained.

Surrendered permits

Hunting permits may be surrendered prior to the beginning of the relevant hunting period. Although we do not typically issue refunds (see below), surrendering a permit can reinstate bonus or preference points that were lost when the permit was obtained. Details about surrendering permits are found in DWR Administrative Rule R657-42-4.

To surrender a permit, please download, fill out and drop off or mail the completed form to the DWR along with the original permit.

• Permit surrender form *

Refunds

The DWR does not usually issue refunds on permits, licenses or certificates of registration. There are exceptions, however, when refunds can be obtained. If you meet any of the following criteria, you may apply for a refund.

Refunds may be issued if:

1. The person holding the permit, license or COR becomes so ill or injured as to prevent that person from participating in the activity for which the permit was issued.
2. The activity for which the permit, license or COR was issued was cancelled by the DWR.
3. The DWR has erroneously collected a fee.
4. Members of the military called to active duty before the permit, license or COR was used.
5. The person to whom the permit, license or COR was issued dies prior to the authorized activity.

IMPORTANT: Before applying for a refund, please read the following DWR administrative rule and Utah statute for complete information and to determine if you qualify:

• Administrative rule R657-42-5 — Scroll down to the section on refunds.
• Utah Code, Title 23, Chapter 19, Section 38

If you meet the criterion in the administrative rules for a refund, please download, fill out and drop off or mail the completed form to the DWR.

• Application for refunds to deployed military *
• Application for refund due to illness or injury *
• Application for refund due to death *
• Contact the DWR about any surrender or refund questions

Mailing address

Mail completed forms and any required associated documents to the following address, or drop them off at any DWR administrative office.

• Division of Wildlife Resources
  Attn: Licensing
  PO Box 146301
  Salt Lake City, UT 84114

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