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Export License Acquisition

Centralize your export license acquisition process and streamline every step from application to approval

Accelerate your export license approvals

Gain complete control over global export license acquisition with a centralized, standardized solution. Prepare and review applications, manage submissions directly from our platform to government portals, and track progress until authorization is received—all in one place.

Handle U.S. Department of State (DOS) authorizations, including Department of State (DSP) licenses and forms, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and Wholesale Distribution Authorization (WDA), as well as licenses from other international authorities. Automate workflows, enhance compliance oversight, and ensure seamless lifecycle tracking from application through decrementation.

How we can help

Streamline global export license acquisition with a single solution

  • Faster Export License Approval Cycles
    Speed up export license approvals with configurable templates, automated workflows, and direct electronic submissions—shortening preparation time and cutting delays throughout the licensing process.
  • Improved Submission AccuracyReduce manual steps and minimize errors with system-generated documentation and direct export license application submissions, all without switching platforms.
  • Uniform Application Process Enable company-wide consistency and compliance by integrating export license application policies into existing workflows to simplify oversight, reduce rework, and eliminate confusion across teams.
  • Instant Visibility into Application ProgressKnow where your export license application stands with immediate progress updates so you can act faster, avoid uncertainty, and keep shipments on schedule.

Solution Highlights

Integrated License Submission Workflows

Connect business systems and government portals to streamline preparation and submission of accurate export license applications​

  • Submit license applications directly to DECCS
  • Use dedicated licensing modules for DOC, The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and more
  • Save time with configurable license application templates
  • Auto-fill forms with data from existing export authorizations
  • Leverage direct data exchange with business systems

End-to-End License Application Management

Monitor and manage export license applications from draft to decision

  • Real-time tracking across agencies
  • Handle requests, amendments & reviews in one flow
  • Submit applications from multiple locations with centralized control
  • Auto-validate licenses to meet regulatory rules
  • Manage approvals, RWAs & denials with smart dashboards
  • Full compliance oversight for officials & managers

Comprehensive Reporting and Audit Tools​

Empower teams to generate reports, retrieve critical license data, and maintain full visibility into your compliance status.

  • Build reports for license reapplication planning and direct submission to governing agencies.
  • Instantly locate old and new export licenses to support audits, reviews, and export requests
  • Configurable dashboards show license, agreement, and pending action statuses
  • Built-in controls to ensure data integrity and audit readiness

Smart Export Automation and Alerts​

Leverage automation to monitor deadlines, manage balances, and drive timely actions throughout the export authorization process

  • Receive alerts for expirations, exhaustion, balance summaries, and review periods
  • Get timely notifications for annual status updates and MLA sales reporting
  • Automate the tracking of pending actions, authorization close-outs, and technical data reporting requirements
  • Define user roles and permissions

Solving compliance challenges

Discover how we helped organizations streamline their export processes

See How Elbit Systems Simplified Export License Management with Descartes

Behind every successful export compliance program is a trusted partner. Shane Hill, Senior Trade Compliance Manager at Elbit Systems, shares how Descartes helps automate and streamline critical aerospace and defense tasks—from export license management to denied party screening.

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Take the next step in your compliance journey and experience global trade securely and successfully

Call toll-free 1-877-328-7866 (Intl: 716-881-2590) and talk to one of our compliance consultants.