Use the following resources and guidance to prepare, submit, or modify your license.
For efficient review and processing, applicants should use DECCS to submit license applications related to:
- Exporting, reexporting, and retransferring defense articles and technical data.
- Temporarily importing defense articles and technical data.
- Brokering:
- Foreign defense articles and defense services as described on the U.S. Munitions List (USML) or the U.S. Munitions Import List
- U.S. -origin defense articles or defense services as described in section 129.4(a)(2) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
For questions, please contact the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Response Team.
License Preparation
Prepare your license application in DECCS.
License Support Documentation (PDF | 09/06/2022) Licensing of Foreign Persons (PDF | 07/08/2012) Regarding Company Names on License Documentation (PDF | 05/03/2010)License Review Checklists
The following checklists are provided as aids to industry in their review of applications prior to submission to DDTC for adjudication. These checklists are meant as guides only. Any changes in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or DDTC policy take precedent.
DSP-5 Sample Checklist (PDF) DSP-61 Sample Checklist (PDF) DSP-73 Sample Checklist (PDF)Permanent Export License Application
DSP-5
Application for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles, Related Technical Data, and Limited Defense Services
Application for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles, Related Technical Data, and Limited Defense Services
DSP-5 Guidelines(PDF)Temporary Import License Application
DSP-61
Application for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles
Application for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles
DSP-61 Guidelines(PDF)Temporary Export License Application
DSP-73
Application for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
Application for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
DSP-73 Guidelines(PDF)Permanent or Temporary Export & Temporary Import License Application
DSP-85
Application for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Related Classified Technical Data
Application for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Related Classified Technical Data
DSP-85 Form (PDF) DSP-85 Guidelines(PDF)When amending the DSP-85, applicants must submit a new DSP-85 along with a transmittal letter, signed by the Empowered Official explaining the amendment being requested.
The Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has issued two open general licenses as part of a new pilot program: Open General License No. 1 and Open General License No. 2. A link to each open general license, as well as a fact sheet, is provided below.