CBP moves organization broker license applications to eCBP portal
CBP title: Change in Submission Method for Organization Broker License Applications – September 30, 2026
What did CBP announce?
CBP is automating submission of Organization Broker License Applications. Starting September 30, 2026, applicants must submit all applications and fees through the eCBP portal. Applications hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed on or after that date will be returned to the applicant. CBP states the change does not affect processing position.
What is Allied's position?
This notice concerns brokers, not our clients. It applies to organizations applying for a broker license, not to entries we file or to importers, e-commerce shippers, or forwarders we serve. Clients do not need to take any action because of this change.
Written by Allied CHB with AI (Claude) from the CBP message. General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
CBP is automating the submission method for Organization Broker License Applications. As of September 30, 2026, organization license applicants will complete and submit all applications and associated fees through the eCBP (https://e.cbp.dhs.gov/ecbp/#/main) portal. Organization license applications that are hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed on or after September 30, 2026, will be returned to the applicant for submission through the eCBP (https://e.cbp.dhs.gov/ecbp/#/main) portal.
Organization broker license applicants will log into eCBP using the same Login.gov account used when they applied for the Customs Broker License Exam. eCBP accepts credit and debit card payments. No additional fees are charged for payments, and receipts are provided electronically.
The change in submission method does not confer any processing position benefit. Organization license application submissions through eCBP will place an application into the already existing queue of applications.
For more information on the eCBP portal, including FAQs and Quick Reference Guides, visit the eCBP Broker (https://e.cbp.dhs.gov/brokers/#/home) homepage and eCBP Broker Resources (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/eCBP) page.
For policy questions regarding organization license application submission, contact the CBP Broker Management Officer at the application processing location. Broker Management Officer contact information by location is available on the CBP Customs Brokers (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers) webpage.
For technical questions regarding the eCBP portal, contact the RevMod Service Desk (RMSD) at revmodservicedesk@cbp.dhs.gov (mailto:revmodservicedesk@cbp.dhs.gov) or call 1-800-366-8732 Ext 4670.