Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Fertilizer Distributor License, the applicant has to approach the United States Department of Agriculture link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the application form and the documents to the authorized officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive your fertilizer distributor license from the state agency.
12. The license will outline the terms and conditions of operation, including any specific requirements or restrictions that apply to your business.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Identity proof (citizenship card, driving license, passport)
• National identity card
• Passport size photographs
• Application form
• Proof of liability insurance
• Tax identification document
• Proof of business registration
• Safety data sheets
• Business plan
• Any other documents (if required)

United States Department of Agriculture
STOP 0801, Room 6603-S,
1400 Independence Ave., SW,
Washington, DC, 20250-0801
CALL (833) ONE-USDA - (202) 720-2791
Email - askusda@usda.gov
Contact link
Regional office link

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Fertilizer Distributor License is eligible to make this application.

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Business details
• Income
• Fax
• Date
• business plan
• Signature

• A fertilizer distributor license in the United States is a permit or authorization granted by the relevant regulatory authority, typically the Department of Agriculture or similar agency, that allows an individual or business to legally distribute or sell fertilizers within a specific jurisdiction.

• The purpose of the fertilizer distributor license is to ensure that fertilizer products meet certain standards, regulations, and safety requirements to protect the environment, public health, and agricultural practices.
• By obtaining this license, distributors commit to following proper handling, storage, labelling, and distribution practices for fertilizers.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• By obtaining a fertilizer distributor license, individuals or businesses can legally engage in the distribution and sale of fertilizers, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and helping to maintain the safety and effectiveness of fertilizer products in agricultural and horticultural practices.