Creating a USDA ePermit Account
Establishing a USDA e-authentication account through the USDA web site allows researchers access to USDA Web applications and services via the Internet.
In general, UGA researchers will need to establish a Level 2 account. This could take a minimal time of 3 days to complete. Once your account has been eAuthenticated you can logon and apply for a permit.
- Fill out the online create an account form - Level 2 access.
An email confirmation will be sent from the USDA regarding the customer profile you submitted (if you don't receive the email shortly after, check your junk mail).
- Within 7 days of receipt of this email, you must confirm that you received the confirmation message so they know your email account is accurate and exists.
- Following the confirmation email exchange, go to a USDA Service Center where a USDA employee will activate your account. The USDA site will direct you on this. You must bring a government-issued ID (State driver’s license or photo ID, U. S. passport or U. S. Military ID).
Service Center nearest the Athens campus:
Watkinsville Service Center
(in the Oconee County Government Annex building)
1291 Greensboro Hwy
(706) 769-3990
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- Once you have an activated account, you are required to update your password at your next login to meet the Level 2 Access password requirement.
Approximately 1 hour after you have updated your password, you will have access to USDA applications & services that require a Level 2 account.
Important Information
- USER ID: once created, cannot be changed
- FIRST & LAST NAME fill-ins: enter exactly as they appear on the government-issued ID that you will take with you to the Service Center
- You must respond to the confirmation email before going to the Service Center
- If you do not confirm your initial confirmation email within 7 days of receiving it, then you will have to start the registration process again
