How long does it take for my requested vendor to become an Approved Vendor?

The approval process requires both information from the vendor and specific steps to be completed by third-party agencies, which is all beyond our control. Some vendors do not put a high priority on completing their applications, and others never complete them at all. Others do not send in the proper documentation, and we cannot approve them without those items. In addition, the fingerprinting clearance is done by an outside agency, and sometimes their processes take longer than expected. So as you can see, we have no real control over the timeline of the application process. If you can encourage your potential vendor through the process, that can be helpful.