Endangered species: apply for a commercial use certificate
Apply for a certificate to use a CITES-listed specimen for commercial purposes.
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Use this form to apply for an Article 10 certificate for a specimen listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that you intend to:
- buy or sell
- offer for sale
- display for commercial purposes
A specimen includes any living or dead plant or animal (or any of its parts) listed under CITES controls.
You only need the certificate for use of a specimen listed under annex A of CITES.
Use the Species+ tool to search for an endangered species. Check which annex (A, B, C or D) it’s classified under.
Read the guidance before completing the form. This explains:
- what information you have to give
- the codes to use
- how to successfully complete the application
If you are using a specimen in Northern Ireland, you need to complete the Northern Ireland form.
Send your application
If possible, you should send your application by email to CITESapplication@apha.gov.uk.
Please apply in advance to avoid delay – APHA is dealing with a high volume of applications.
If you cannot send your application by email, you can post forms to the APHA Centre for International Trade: Bristol. If you apply by post it may take longer.
See apply for CITES permits and certificates to move or trade endangered species for more information on CITES controls and species.
Updates to this page
Last updated 6 June 2022 + show all updates
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Removed references to coronavirus (COVID-19) for applications.
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Added 'Article 10 certificate for CITES-protected live birds: guidance for completing form FED1012'.
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Updated 'England, Scotland and Wales: CITES Article 10 application form (FED1012 GB)' and 'Northern Ireland: CITES Article 10 application form (FED1012 NI)'.
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Updated the guidance document.
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Updated email address for CITES applications: CITESapplication@apha.gov.uk
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Fixed checkboxes on CITES Article 10 application form: FED1012.
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Updated CITES Article 10 application form: FED1012.
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Added coronavirus statement on sending application by email.
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FED1012 can now be used to apply for a musical instrument certificate
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Updated guidance for completing form FED1012
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AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
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