Permits Online Tutorials Part 1 WH IMP P2

Part One - What You Need To Know Before You Apply (Alcohol Wholesalers and Importers)

Before starting your wholesaler/importer application, you should gather the documentation that TTB will require you to upload with your application package.

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.

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.

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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