There’s a Typo on My License!

July 5, 2018

Question: The license agent who sold me my fishing license entered my birthday incorrectly. When I tried to correct him, he refused to change it, so now I’m stuck with a fishing license with the wrong birthday on it. What can I do? (Anonymous)

Answer: You shouldn’t have any problem getting your license corrected if you go through a CDFW license sales office, and there is no charge to correct information. You can find a list of offices online. To fix an incorrect birthday, all you need is a state ID showing your birthdate. Name changes require a marriage certificate or court documentation of the name change.