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==Procedure==
'''Apply by Mail'''
#To Apply for Seed Testing Service, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Marketing Service [https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/contact-us link]
#The applicant has to write the written request letter to the respective office.
#The applicant has to write all the necessary details in the letter.
#Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the written request letter while submitting.
#Mail the request letter and the necessary documents along with the sample to the Seed Regulatory and Testing Division.
#Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
#Samples are tested for the factors requested by the applicant for the service.
#Once all the verification process is done by the authority, the applicant receives a notification through a mail.
#The applicant can get the testing result by visiting the office.
#While collecting the testing report pay the requested fee.
#The processing time for this procedure is within the stipulated period of time.
 
==Required Documents==
*Written letter
*Testing sample
*list of the noxious weeds
*Request for duplicate certificates if needed
 
'''NOTE''': seed samples must be submitted in sealed plastic bags.
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, '''Agriculture Marketing Service 
'''Send samples for testing to:''' 
Seed Regulatory and Testing Division 
801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C 
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054-2193 
Phone: (704) 810-8870 
Fax: (704) 852-4189 
'''Contact''' [https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/contact-us link] 
'''Field office''' [https://www.ams.usda.gov/resources/fgis-field-offices link] 
'''Service centre''' [https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app link] 
 

==Eligibility==
*Any business person who intends to Apply for Seed Testing Service are eligible to make this application.
 
 
==Fees==
*Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
 
 
==Validity==
*The validity is for one-time use.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time for this procedure is within the stipulated period of time.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&>
from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
==Instructions==
*Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Scientific name and common name
*Seed lot number and other identifying marks
*Type of tests requested (such as purity, noxious-weed seed, germination, moisture, etc.)
*Which rules for testing: ISTA, AOSA, or FSA
*Name of seed treatment, treated seed samples must be submitted in sealed plastic bags
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*The Seed Regulatory and Testing Division (SRTD) tests agricultural and vegetable seeds to ensure the efficient, orderly marketing of seeds and to assist in the development of new or expanding markets.
*The following tests are offered: purity, germination, noxious weed seed examination, moisture, seed count, tetrazolium viability, standard vigor tests (conductivity, cold germination, accelerated aging), variety (growth chamber and field), and tests for certain seed-borne diseases.
 
 
==Information which might help==
For more information [https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/seed-testing/apply link] 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/seed-testing Link] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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