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Apply for an A34 personal licence
Use form A34 to apply for a personal:
- research licence for scientific projects
- licence for photography or other special projects
To apply for a personal licence you need to include:
- the application form (A34)
- a project plan showing the objectives of the project and why the work is necessary
If youre using Chrome or Edge browsers, you may get an error message with application form A34. You should still be able to download and save it to your computer to fill it in.
When you may need to pay
You may need to pay for an A34 licence for certain development work and filming when you apply, renew or amend it. Natural England will assess your A34 form and tell you:
- if you need to pay
- how much youll pay
Read the terms and conditions for paying for a wildlife licence.
When you do not need to pay
You will not pay to apply, renew or amend an A34 licence if its for:
- use by a volunteer
- science or education
- ringing or marking bats
- conserving bats
- protecting any zoological collection
How to pay
Natural England will send you an invoice when it approves your application.
You can pay by:
- electronic bank transfer
- debit or credit card by telephone - except American Express
- cheque
Your invoice will give details for these payment methods.
You need to include the invoice number with your payment so Natural England can match it to your application.
VAT does not apply to charges for wildlife licences.
Natural England accepts purchase orders. If you want Natural England to add a purchase number to your invoice, you must include it in the invoice details in your A34 form.
How to request a change to your existing A34 licence
Use report form LR34 on this page to request an amendment to your A34 licence. You need to include an updated project plan and plan or map.
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