United States - Apply for Domestic Origin Verification (DOV) Program Service

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Procedure

Apply by mail:

1. To Apply for Domestic Origin Verification (DOV) Program Service, the applicant has to approach the Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
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 all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. 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.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by email

1. To Apply for Domestic Origin Verification (DOV) Program Service, the applicant has to approach the Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
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 all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office email ID - [email protected]
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. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Citizenship card
• ID proof
• Applicants submit a DOV program manual detailing the verifiable written procedures used to ensure compliance with the domestic origin contract requirement along with specific DOV Program requirements.

Office Locations & Contacts

Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
98 Third Street SW
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Telephone: (863) 294-4415
Alternate: (863) 294-7416
Fax: (863) 294-4219
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link
Field office link

Eligibility

• The DOV Audit Program service is available to any financially motivated applicant (contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or processor) that provides components or products to the USDA.
• Whether or not the application meets the following criteria, the DOV Audit Program may be applied.
• is in charge of imports
• asks for a lot inspection
• is subjected to an in-plant inspection

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name and Address of Facility Where Audit Services are Requested
• List the Components and Products that are Requested for DOV Program Approval (Fruit, Nut, or Vegetable Components and/or Products)
• Check Appropriate Domestic Origin Status
• Signature of Applicant or Representative
• Title of Applicant or Representative
• Date
• Print or Type Name of Signer
• Telephone No
• E-mail Address of Applicant or Representative

Need for the Document

• The USDA's Domestic Origin Verification Audit Program (DOV) allows vendors to show that all fruit, vegetable, and nut commodities acquired for USDA food assistance outlets were cultivated entirely in the United States.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

Link

Others

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