Lifetime License Application (FM-075) at a glance
What it is: Lifetime Recreational Hunting and Fishing License Application, mailed to SC Wildlife Endowment Fund.
Who signs: Sign on the Signature of Applicant line and enter the Date and the Amount of Check $.
Where and when to file: Mail to SC Wildlife Endowment Fund, PO Box 11710, Columbia, SC 29211-1710.
What to bring and attach to Lifetime License Application (FM-075)
Include a photocopy of your unexpired SC Driver's License or SC DMV issued ID Card.
For Less than 2 Yrs and 2 Yrs but less than 16 Yrs, enclose copy of birth certificate and Parent/Guardian SC Driver's License or ID Card.
Include payment. Verify method of payment is signed as required.
A filled-in Lifetime License Application (FM-075) example: a lifetime freshwater fishing license
How to fill out Lifetime License Application (FM-075), box by box
Applicant Information
Under Applicant Information, enter Customer # or Social Security #, Gender, Race and Date of Birth.
The disclosure of your social security number is required to obtain SC hunting and fishing licenses.
Enter the Name as it appears on your SC Driver's License or SCDMV issued ID Card: First, M Init, Last and Suffix (Sr, Jr, III, etc).
Home and mailing address
Under Home, enter Street, City, State, Zip and SC County of Residence.
Under Mailing (only if different from Home address), enter Street or PO Box, City, State and Zip.
Enter the SC Driver's License or SCDMV ID# (Enclose photocopy).
Phone and e-mail
Enter the Phone as Home, Cell or Work, and the E-mail Address.
Applicant Age and License Type
Less than 2 Yrs (Enclose copy of birth certificate and Parent/Guardian SC Driver's License or ID Card): Combination License (Freshwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game) $300.00, Saltwater Fishing License Add-On to Combination License $120.00 and Migratory Waterfowl Permit Add-On to Combination License $66.00 (checked October 31, 2026).
2 Yrs but less than 16 Yrs (Enclose copy of birth certificate and Parent/Guardian SC Driver's License or ID Card): Combination License (Freshwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game) $400.00, Saltwater Fishing License Add-On to Combination License $160.00 and Migratory Waterfowl Permit Add-On to Combination License $88.00 (checked October 31, 2026).
16 Yrs but less than 64 Yrs (Enclose copy of SC Driver's License or ID Card): State Hunting License (HE) $300.00, Freshwater Fishing $300.00, Saltwater Fishing License $300.00, Combination License (Freshwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game) (HE) $500.00, Saltwater Fishing License Add-On to Combination License $200.00 and Migratory Waterfowl Permit Add-On to Combination License $110.00 (checked October 31, 2026).
64 Yrs or greater (Enclose copy of SC Driver's License or ID Card): Gratis Combination License (date of birth before July 1, 1940) No Cost, Senior Combination License (date of birth July 1, 1940 or later) $9.00 and Senior Fishing License (date of birth July 1, 1940 or later) $9.00 (checked October 31, 2026).
64 Yrs or greater: Do you plan to fish in saltwater? Yes or No.
Combination Privileges: Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Migratory Waterfowl. Senior Fishing License Fishing Privileges: Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing.
Optional Hard Card
Optional Hard Card - $6.00 ea. Lifetime License Hard Card (checked October 31, 2026).
Hunter Education Certification
Hunter Education Certification is required for persons born after June 30, 1979 who apply for hunting privileges.
Enter the Hunter Education Number and State of Issue.
Signing and the amount of check
You affirm that you are not under suspension for any natural resources violation and you are eligible to apply for, hold, and use the SCDNR licenses and permits and that the information provided is true and correct.
Sign on the Signature of Applicant line and enter the Date and the Amount of Check $.
Signature Required. Incomplete applications will be returned.
More rules for Lifetime License Application (FM-075)
Lifetime Licenses are only available to those that meet the definition of Resident for the purpose of obtaining South Carolina hunting and fishing licenses.
Applicant must meet the residency requirement for at least 180 days immediately prior to the date of application.
The free base set of deer tags and turkey tags will be issued automatically after initial request.
Common questions about Lifetime License Application (FM-075)
Where do I file it?
Mail to SC Wildlife Endowment Fund, PO Box 11710, Columbia, SC 29211-1710.
Sources
[1] Lifetime Recreational Hunting and Fishing License Application (FM-075 Rev. 04/2023), South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (the Official source link on this page).