Wholesaler – Importer Required Documents

Permits Online Required Documents – What to Gather Before You Apply

Before starting your alcohol wholesaler or importer application, you should gather the following documentation:

Application Type: Wholesaler – Importer Documentation to Gather Before You Apply
Signing Authority Authorization	You must supply proof that any person who will sign documents, forms, reports, etc., or who will correspond with TTB about this business, has legal authority to do so. Proof of signing authority includes such things as: An excerpt from the Articles of Incorporation (Corporations) An excerpt from the Articles of Organization (LLCs) An excerpt from the Partnership Agreement (Partnerships) Copies of a relevant resolution Official company meeting minutes TTB Form 5100.1, Signing Authority for Corporate and LLC Officials TTB Form 5000.8, Power of Attorney, if someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.

Application Type: Wholesaler – Importer
Documentation to Gather Before You Apply

Signing Authority Authorization

You must supply proof that any person who will sign documents, forms, reports, etc., or who will correspond with TTB about this business, has legal authority to do so. Proof of signing authority includes such things as:

An excerpt from the Articles of Incorporation (Corporations)
An excerpt from the Articles of Organization (LLCs)
An excerpt from the Partnership Agreement (Partnerships)
Copies of a relevant resolution
Official company meeting minutes
TTB Form 5100.1, Signing Authority for Corporate and LLC Officials
TTB Form 5000.8, Power of Attorney, if someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.

Application Type: Wholesaler – Importer Other Documents You May Need to Submit
Power of Attorney	TTB Form 5000.8. If someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.
Variance Request	A variance request is letterhead notice (a statement written on company letterhead) requesting permission to use an alternate method or procedure in lieu of one outlined in the regulations. You will need to describe, in detail, the proposed alternate method or procedure and the existing regulation to which it relates. You must also provide “good cause” for your request, such as when changing circumstances create a need for a different approach.

Application Type: Wholesaler – Importer
Other Documents You May Need to Submit

Power of Attorney

TTB Form 5000.8. If someone other than an employee, such as a consultant, will act on behalf of the business entity.

Variance Request

A variance request is letterhead notice (a statement written on company letterhead) requesting permission to use an alternate method or procedure in lieu of one outlined in the regulations.

You will need to describe, in detail, the proposed alternate method or procedure and the existing regulation to which it relates.

You must also provide “good cause” for your request, such as when changing circumstances create a need for a different approach.

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IMPORTANT

Apply Online!

Permits Online makes it easy for you to electronically apply for and update the permit, registration, or notice you need to operate a TTB-regulated business. Once you have registered to use Permits Online, just log in and follow the instructions and prompts for submitting your application package. There is no fee to apply.

Last updated: January 2, 2026
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