OMB control number

Brokering Prior Approval (License)

OMB 1405-0142 · STATE/AFA.

OMB 1405-0142

U.S. persons and foreign persons within U.S. jurisdiction must receive United States Government approval prior to engaging in arms brokering activity. Section 129.7 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations articulates that requirement, and what information is to be provided to the Department of State.

The latest form for Brokering Prior Approval (License) expires 2026-06-30 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form DS-4294 Brokering Prior Approval (License) Form and Instruction
BrPrApp Legal Authorities 60 day.docx Supplementary Document
Supporting Statement 30 Day Brokering Prior Approval.docx Supporting Statement A
Brokering Prior Approval (License) Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202303-1405-004 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	2023-03-02
201902-1405-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2019-02-12
201705-1405-005 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2017-05-31
201511-1405-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2015-11-10
201510-1405-013 Improperly submitted and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2015-10-16
201308-1405-004 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2013-08-08
201307-1405-006 Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2013-07-17
201206-1405-006 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2012-06-29
201201-1405-004 Withdrawn and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2012-01-11
201103-1405-002 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2011-03-09
201001-1405-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2010-01-21
200811-1405-006 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2008-11-26
200808-1405-002 Withdrawn and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2008-08-26
200507-1405-014 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2005-07-25
200205-1405-008 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2002-05-17