{"id":27300,"date":"2022-07-29T19:45:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T23:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goebt.com\/5-things-to-know-about-fns-reauthorization\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T10:46:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T14:46:28","slug":"5-things-to-know-about-fns-reauthorization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goebt.com\/5-things-to-know-about-fns-reauthorization\/","title":{"rendered":"FNS Reauthorization: 5 Things You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FNS reauthorization might sound like another painful task you want to put off, but the reality is the process is easier than you think! How do you know you need to apply for FNS reauthorization? You will receive a letter in the mail telling you that it is time to re-apply! In the meantime, here are some important things to know\u2026<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #ee8723;\">Important Things to Know: <\/span><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #11477e;\"><\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #11477e;\">The FNS reauthorization is an online application<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>You have 30 days to complete your reauthorization application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 0.2in;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-size: 20px;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #11477e;\"><\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #11477e;\">You may need to submit additional documentation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 23.4pt;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 23.4pt;\">Some documentation that might be required for your FNS reauthorization includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usda.attorney\/understanding-snap\/snap-reauthorization-for-retailers\/#:~:text=To%20begin%20a%20SNAP%20reauthorization,30%20days%20to%20complete%20it.\" rel=\"noopener\">An affidavit stating that the current owners\/officers\/members of the store are not involved with any previously disqualified SNAP persons and reporting any criminal convictions and\/or license revocations<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usda.attorney\/understanding-snap\/snap-reauthorization-for-retailers\/#:~:text=To%20begin%20a%20SNAP%20reauthorization,30%20days%20to%20complete%20it.\" rel=\"noopener\">A copy of all of the store\u2019s current business licenses<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usda.attorney\/understanding-snap\/snap-reauthorization-for-retailers\/#:~:text=To%20begin%20a%20SNAP%20reauthorization,30%20days%20to%20complete%20it.\" rel=\"noopener\">The store\u2019s bank information and signature card <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usda.attorney\/understanding-snap\/snap-reauthorization-for-retailers\/#:~:text=To%20begin%20a%20SNAP%20reauthorization,30%20days%20to%20complete%20it.\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal personal and business tax returns.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #11477e;\"><\/span><br \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002776;\"> You will have to verify business revenue through submitting supporting documentation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 23.4pt;\"><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">These documents include&#8230; <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">Invoice records<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">Sales records<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">Tax filings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">Bills of sale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 0.7in;\"><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">*note that this is to determine if you sell to much hot\/prepared foods to qualify<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #11477e;\"><\/span><br \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002776;\">You will need to verify your inventory<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">A USDA employee will visit your store to verify inventory <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">If inventory is insufficient at the time, you may have to provide records to verify your stores inventory levels <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usda.attorney\/understanding-snap\/snap-reauthorization-for-retailers\/#:~:text=To%20begin%20a%20SNAP%20reauthorization,30%20days%20to%20complete%20it.\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\">within 21 days of the visit<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #11477e;\"><\/span><br \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002776;\">The USDA will issue a decision with two possible outcomes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">If approved, you are good to continue accepting SNAP<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">If denied, you have the right to appeal <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #57575b;\">While the FNS reauthorization process is multi-step, it is not as painful as it seems. If you come prepared with required documentation, the application will be a breeze!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more information visit goEBT\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/goebt.com\/fnsreauthorization\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ee8723;\">FNS Reauthorization Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FNS reauthorization might sound like another painful task you want to put off, but the reality is the process is easier than you think! How do you know you need to apply for FNS reauthorization? You will receive a letter in the mail telling you that it is time to re-apply! 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