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HOW TO APPLY for A LICENSE renewal

The Department of the Air Force recognizes the value in maintaining long term relationships with successful licensees. Success is not always measured in dollars. Our mission is to extend the Air Force and Space Force messages to as many people as possible while building quality relationships with the private sector. If your license is expiring and you wish to renew please follow the simple steps below to begin the process.

HOW TO APPLY FOR LICENSING

  1. Express interest in renewing by logging in to our third-party licensing platform found at the link below and complete an application renewal request form. We'll carefully review the renewal request to ensure continued alignment with our standards and goals. We value our relationships with our licensees and strive to ensure they reflect the quality and integrity of our brand. 
  2. If selected, complete the provided renewal application in full (read the document checklist at the end of the form carefully).
  3. Submit your application and all required documents electronically, and product samples following the instructions provided within the document checklist:

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CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE REQUEST FORM

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • There are no application fees to apply for a license
  • Completely fill out and sign application
  • Product sample of all current Air Force Products on your license
  • Business Plan (see requirements in application packet)
  • Past three years profit/loss statement or equivalent
  • Fair Labor Association or equivalent assessments for overseas manufacturers

CRITERIA FOR PRODUCT EVALUATION

  • Quality
  • Liability
  • Appropriateness
  • Company Stability
  • Timeliness/Accuracy of Royalty Reporting
  • Probationary status or negative correspondence
  • Adherence to previous license requirements

The Department of the Air Force reserves the right to not license certain merchandise, including, but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco, drug or smoking paraphernalia, weapons of any type, cosmetics, undergarments, products sexual in nature, item intended for ingestion, medical devices, or products contrary to the good order and discipline of the USAF and USSF.

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