APHIS Form 7003, formally titled the Application for License Renewal and Annual Report, is issued by USDA APHIS Animal Care under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). This form is required for any individual or business that holds a Class A, B, or C animal dealer or exhibitor license issued under the AWA.
Who must file: Class A licensees are breeders who sell only animals they produce. Class B licensees are dealers who buy and sell animals from multiple sources. Class C licensees are exhibitors such as zoos, circuses, and animal shows. All must renew annually by submitting APHIS Form 7003 along with the applicable license fee.
What the form requires: Licensees must report the types and approximate number of animals on hand, certify compliance with AWA regulations, and provide updated contact and business information. The form also collects data for USDA annual animal welfare reporting. Related forms include APHIS Form 7001 and APHIS Form 7002. New applicants seeking an initial license should complete APHIS Form 7003A rather than this renewal form.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | APHIS Form 7003 |
| Form Purpose | Animal Welfare Act License Renewal and Annual Report |
| Issuing Agency | USDA APHIS Animal Care |
| Who Files | Class A (breeders), Class B (dealers), Class C (exhibitors) |
| Renewal Period | Annual |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | USDA Form 7003, AWA license renewal form, APHIS 7003 annual report |