Permits Online: Overview of the Application Process

Use this chart as you prepare to apply for your first TTB permit, registration, or notice. Select the links in the boxes for detailed information about each step of the process. Also, be sure to get any state or local licenses you need before you start operating.

1. Getting Ready
	Ensure you have authority to submit the application		Determine TTB permit type		Preview the application(s)		Gather the documentation you'll need to submit		Determine who we'll need Personnel Questionnaires for and how they'll be submitted
2. Apply and Submit Using Permits Online
	Register for an account or log in to Permits Online		Complete the New Application Wizard		Complete each application in your application package		Ensure all Personnel Questionnaires have been completed and submitted		Submit your application package to TTB
3. After Filing
	Check the status of your application		If notified, correct application errors and omissions		When notified, view/print your approval documents		Start operations and maintain regulatory compliance

How long will it take?

Check our Permit Processing Times page to get an idea.

Go back to the Permits Online Help Center