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• Ensure Certificate of Free Sale submission is complete and includes:
  • Completed application form
  • Payment (in the form of a cash, check, or money order)
  • Product label(s)
  • Self-addressed express mail return label (Optional. Returned via US Mail otherwise.)
  • Any supplemental documents you feel may expedite the process
• Use an express delivery service such as FedEx, UPS, or USPS Priority Mail to send Certificate of Free Sale submission to the MDA Cashier at the address listed above.
• Additionally, email the following to Feed.Free.Sale.Certs.MDA@state.mn.us :
  • High quality, legible copy of all product labels
  • A copy of the return mailer PDF
  • A copy of the completed Certificate of Free Sale application form
• Certificates are processed within five to ten business days as long as all previous invoices issued by the MDA are not overdue (30 days). 

• You may choose to be emailed an invoice which, when paid, will allow the issuing of the certificates(s). Invoices may be paid online by bank debit or credit card.
• Payments by mail are limited to cash, check, or money order.

How do I pay in invoice?

• You will be emailed an invoice with information on how to pay online. 
• The PIN required to make an online payment is at the bottom of the invoice. 

Yes, you can request up to three Certificates of Free Sale per application with no additional fee.  All certificates are identical, written on the MDA letterhead, signed, and notarized.