Allow farmers to make requests on-line for Farmers Registration Certificate.

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Eligibility

• Applicant must be a farmer and in possession of farm land (agricultural crown land, private, commonage, etc).
• Non-Bahamian farmers must have permission to engage in gainful employment

Process

Farmers must complete the required form.

• Download form below or complete the form online by clicking the 'Go to Service' button above.
• The information on the form is verified by the Department of Agriculture.
• Farm Report is forwarded to Director of Agriculture for processing of Registration Certificate
• Prepared Registration Certificate signed, dated and sealed with government official seal to authenticate document
• Farmer signs and date Registration Certificate and is issued Registration Certificate card to conduct further business as a bonafide farmer

Application Form(s)

Farmers Registration Form

1. Farmer Registration Number if an existing farmer
2. Up to date Farm Inspection Report (if an existing farmer)
3. Business License certificate (if an existing farmer)
4. New applicants will need a copy of:
   • Passport
   • NIB Card

Supporting Documents 

1. Farmer Registration Number if an existing farmer
2. Up to date Farm Inspection Report (if an existing farmer)
3. Copy of :
   • Passport
   • NIB Card
4. Business License certificate

Turn-around time 

Approval can be given in five to seven( 5 - 7) working days

Deadline 

The approval for the service is only valid for the budget period. (Certificates expires every 30th June).

Related Fee(s) 

This service is free of charge.
 

Note: Family Island residents should apply to the resident Extension Officers (where applicable) or the Family Island Administrator for this service.

Resident Extension Officers and Contact Information.

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Department of Agriculture

Complaints Process

1. If the applicant is not satisfied with the service they have received, he/she may contact their local office at the addresses indicated above.
2. If satisfaction is not received, he/she may contact the Director of Agriculture at # 397-7450 or by visiting the Department’s Office on Gladstone and Munnings Road.
3. Further complaints should be emailed to joellewis@bahamas.gov.bs with the tag line Re: Customer Service Complaint – Dept. of Agri - Farmer’s Registration Application.