Newsletter License Amendment Procedure

The newsletter license amendment procedure is required when an organization needs to modify the content of its existing publishing license. Correctly executing this process ensures the legality of publishing activities and prevents potential legal risks. This article from Long Phan Consulting Company provides a detailed analysis of this procedure according to the latest regulations.

Receiving and Resolving Authority

According to Decision No. 77/QD-BTTTT dated January 21, 2021, the authority to receive and resolve the newsletter license amendment procedure is specified as follows:

• Press Authority: Receives and resolves dossiers for central agencies and organizations; foreign representative agencies and foreign organizations in Vietnam that need to amend the content of their newsletter publishing license.
• Provincial People’s Committee or Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism / Department of Culture and Sports (depending on local structure): Receives and resolves dossiers for organizations in provinces and centrally-run cities that need to amend the content of their newsletter publishing license.

Required Dossier for Newsletter License Amendment

Based on Decision No. 77/QD-BTTTT, clients wishing to proceed with a newsletter license amendment must prepare one (01) set of dossiers including the following documents:

• A written request for amendment from the agency or organization.
• The curriculum vitae (CV) of the person responsible for publishing the newsletter (in cases of changing the responsible person).
• A layout sample of the newsletter’s name, certified by the requesting organization, and a notarized Vietnamese translation (in cases of changing a newsletter name that is in a foreign language).

Dossier Submission Methods

You can submit the application dossier for a newsletter license amendment through one of the following methods:

• Direct submission at the Press Authority or the competent Provincial People’s Committee/Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism / Department of Culture and Sports.
• Submission via postal service.
• Submission via the National Public Service Portal (http://dichvucong.gov.vn).

Procedure for Amending a Newsletter Publishing License

According to Decision No. 77/QD-BTTTT, the procedure for the newsletter license amendment is carried out in the following steps:

• Step 1: Dossier Submission The client prepares one (01) set of dossiers and submits it directly, via postal service, or through the electronic portal to the competent Press Authority or Provincial People’s Committee/Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism / Department of Culture and Sports.
• Step 2: Processing and Resolution Within 15 days of receiving a complete and valid dossier, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing and issuing a written approval. In case of non-approval, a written notification must be sent, clearly stating the reason.

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Consulting Services at Long Phan Consulting Company

While the procedure to amend the content of a newsletter publishing license is not overly complex, it requires careful preparation and adherence to legal processes. Any errors can lead to repeated requests for supplementation or outright rejection, affecting the organization’s plans.

Long Phan Consulting Company provides professional services to assist clients in completing this procedure efficiently. Our support includes the following tasks:

• Detailed consultation on the proposed amendments to devise optimal solutions for state agency approval.
• Guidance on preparing necessary supporting documents and checking the entire dossier for consistency.
• Drafting the dossier and preparing related documents in accordance with legal regulations.
• Acting as the client’s authorized representative to submit the dossier and work directly with the competent authority.
• Actively monitoring the processing progress, clarifying issues, and supplementing the dossier upon request.
• Receiving the results and delivering them to the client.

Frequently Asked Questions about Newsletter License Amendment

Below are some frequently asked questions about the approval for amending the content of a newsletter publishing license:

Is there a fee for the newsletter license amendment procedure?

The procedure for obtaining approval to amend the content of a newsletter publishing license is free of charge.

Does the law specify any conditions that must be met to carry out this procedure?

Decision No. 77/QD-BTTTT does not specify any conditions for carrying out the procedure to amend the content of a newsletter publishing license.

Does the law provide a template for the written request for amendment from an organization?

Decision No. 77/QD-BTTTT does not provide a template for the written request for amendment from an organization.

What is the result received after completing the approval procedure?

According to Decision No. 77/QD-BTTTT, upon completion and approval of the amendment, the client will be issued a Written Approval of the content amendment in the newsletter publishing license.

Conclusion

Obtaining approval for a newsletter license amendment is an important procedure to ensure that any adjustments to the license are legal. To guarantee that the dossier is processed quickly and correctly, the support of a professional consulting firm is essential. For professional and prompt assistance, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via our hotline: 1900636389.