Form 3-200-46 at a glance
What it is: FWS Form 3-200-46 is the Import/Export/Reexport of Personal Pets (CITES and/or Wild Bird Conservation Act) form for the one-time import, export, or re-export of pets.
Who signs: SIGN: the individual/principal officer of the business must print and sign the application. (No photocopied or stamped signatures) Enter the Date (mm/dd/yyyy).
Non-U.S. residents with pet birds intending to travel to the United States under a foreign CITES Certificate of Ownership may also use this form, applying for a matching 3-year WBCA permit.
A filled-in Form 3-200-46 example: a U.S. resident applies to export a pet bird
How to fill out Form 3-200-46, box by box
1. Name and address where you wish the permit to be mailed
Name and address where you wish the permit to be mailed, if different from physical address. All permits will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service, unless you identify an alternative means. If you wish expedited delivery, please provide a self-addressed, pre-paid, computer-generated courier service airway bill.
2. Who should we contact if we have questions about the application?
Enter who to contact if there are questions about the application. Include name, phone number, and e-mail.
3. Have you or anyone associated with your operation or business been assessed a civil penalty or convicted
Have you or anyone associated with your operation or business (if applying as a business, corporation, or institution), been assessed a civil penalty or convicted of any criminal provision of any statute or regulation relating to the activity for which the application is filed; been convicted, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, for a felony violation of the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; forfeited collateral; OR are currently under charges for any violation of those laws? No or Yes.
If you answered “Yes” provide: a) the individual's name; b) date of charge; c) charge(s); d) location of incident; e) court, and f) action taken for each violation. Please be aware that a “Yes” answer does not automatically disqualify you from getting a permit.
4. Select the authorization you are requesting
Select the authorization you are requesting (please check one): Import your pet(s) into the United States (only two birds are allowed per person for import), Export your pet(s) from the United States, or Re-Export your pet(s) from the United States (see question 9).
Per USDA requirement, birds may not enter the U.S. at a land border port from Mexico.
5. Expected date of import/export
Expected date of import/export. (Note: please allow 60 days, for the processing of this application.)
More rules for Form 3-200-46
Complete Sections A or B, and C, D, and E of this application. U.S. address may be required in Section C.
Complete if applying as an individual: enter 1.a. Last name, 1.b. First name, 1.c. Middle name or initial and 1.d. Suffix.
Enter the Date of birth as mm/dd/yyyy.
Enter the Telephone number in 5.a. and the Alternate telephone number in 5.b.
Enter the E-mail address in 6.
Complete if applying on behalf of a business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution: enter 1.a. Name of business, agency, Tribe, or institution and 1.b. Doing business as (dba).
Enter the Tax identification no. in 2., the Description of business, agency, Tribe, or institution in 3.a. and the Website URL (if applicable) in 3.b.
Enter the Principal officer (P.O.) last name in 4.a., the P.O. first name in 4.b., the P.O. middle initial in 4.c. and the P.O. Title.
Enter the Primary contact name in 5. and the Primary e-mail address in 6.
Enter the Business telephone number in 7.a., the Alternate phone no. in 7.b. and the Primary contact telephone no. in 8.a.
All applicants complete address information: enter the Physical address (Street address; Apartment #, Suite #, or Room #; no P.O. Boxes) in 1.a.
Enter the City in 1.b., State in 1.c., Zip code/Postal code in 1.d., County/Province in 1.e. and Country in 1.f.
Enter the Mailing Address in 2.a. (include if different than physical address; include name of contact person if applicable).
Enter the City in 2.b., State in 2.c., Zip code/Postal code in 2.d., County/Province in 2.e. and Country in 2.f.
If you are requesting a reissue/renew/amendment, enter your permit/file number in 2. Certification: you certify that you have read and are familiar with the regulations contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other applicable parts in subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 50, and that the information submitted in this application for a permit is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. Any false statement may subject you to the criminal penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.
Complete all questions on the application. If needed, use separate sheets of paper. On all attachments or separate sheets you submit, indicate the application question number you are addressing.
For each individual animal listed provide documentation. Be sure to indicate which animal is being addressed in each response.
Mark questions that are not applicable with "N/A".
Please provide your foreign address, including country, for imports. For exports/re-exports, provide a U.S. address: Name, Street Address, City, State/Province, Country, Postal Code.
For EACH pet to be imported or exported, provide the Scientific name (genus, species, and, if applicable, subspecies), Common Name, Hatch date mm/dd/yyyy, Sex, Permanent marking, Household name, Source (wild/captive-born) and Country where the animal was acquired. Permanent marking is, e.g., tattoo number, band number, microchip number, type, and location on animal, prominent scars. If needed, use separate sheets of paper.
Where is the current location of your pet(s)?
Will you be traveling on holiday (vacation) or relocating with your pet?
Transport conditions must comply with the CITES Guidelines for Transport of Live Animals or, in the case of air transport, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) (iata.org) live animal regulations (contact airlines for additional information). Please provide a description of the shipping conditions including: a. The type, size, and construction of any shipping container; and b. The arrangements for watering or otherwise caring for your pet during transport.
All international shipment(s) of wildlife must be declared to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the time of export/import. A list of designated ports (where a wildlife inspector is posted) is available from the list of designated ports. If you wish to use a port not listed, additional authorization to use a non-designated port will be required. Enter the U.S. port(s) through which the [export/re-export/import] is anticipated to occur.
When travelling with your pet, there may be animal health requirements specific for that destination. As soon as you know your travel details, contact your local veterinarian to assist with the pet travel process.
Be aware that certain States require pet possession certificates. Contact your State Conservation Agency for pertinent requirements, and submit copies of applicable documentation with your application.
Common questions about Form 3-200-46
Who signs it?
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: all applicants must complete it with an original signature.
Where do I file it?
Mail your application(s) to Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits, MS:IA 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
Are there fees?
All applicants MUST complete: include a check or money order, payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, a nonrefundable processing fee [50 CFR 13.11(d)(4)]. Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee, attach documentation of fee exempt status as outlined in instructions. (50 CFR 13.11(d))
What am I certifying when I sign?
I understand that the purpose for the pet(s) identified in this application is to import, export, or re-export my personally owned pet(s) and I have no intention of selling the pet(s) or using the pet(s) for any commercial activity.
When is this form not the right one?
If you are a U.S. resident and intend to travel with your pet in and out of the United States several times over the next few years, use form 3-200-64 to apply for a U.S. CITES Certificate of Ownership.
Sources
[1] FWS Form 3-200-46 (Rev. 01/2020), Import/Export/Reexport of Personal Pets, U.S. Department of the Interior (the Official source link on this page).