Permits Online Tutorials Part 1 DSP P2 | TTB: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Part One - What You Need To Know Before You Apply (Distilled Spirits)

Before starting your distilled spirits plant (DSP) application, you should gather the documentation that TTB will require you to upload with your application package.

Documentation to Gather Before You Apply
Distilled Spirits Bond- A bond is always required for an industrial (DSP) and any DSP plant operating both beverage and industrial operations.	TTB Form 5110.56, Distilled Spirits Plant Bond. A bond is an insurance agreement pledging security for payment of money due to TTB, including taxes or any fines, penalties or interest that TTB may assess.
For a Corporation - A copy of your Articles of Incorporation and/or Certificate of Incorporation	Documents filed with the state that legally records the creation of a corporation.
For a Limited Liability Company - A copy of your Articles of Organization and/or Certificate of Organization	Documents filed with the state outlining the formation of a limited liability company.
For a Partnership – A copy of your partnership agreement	A contract between partners that sets out the terms and conditions of the partnership.
Lease Agreement or Proof of Property Ownership	If you are leasing the property/premises where you will be conducting your operations, you must submit a copy of your signed and dated lease agreement. This agreement must show that the property owner knows how you intend to use the property and gives consent for you to use the building/land for this purpose. We need this information even if the owners or officers of the company own the property and are leasing to the company. If you own the property/premises then you must provide proof of ownership, such as a deed.
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.
Diagram of the DSP	The diagram of the premises must: Indicate the dimensions of the premises in feet and inches Identify which areas are bonded Show where all doors are located Indicate which direction is “north” If applicable, identify any areas used as general premises If applicable, show where cased goods will be stored on bonded premises If applicable, show where the tasting room and/or retail store will be located

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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.