What Happens After You Submit – The Vetting Review Process
You have completed the vetting form and submitted your documentation. What happens now, and what should you expect over the next 72 hours?
This post covers the review process from GLN’s side, the two possible outcomes, and what each one means for your application.
The 72-hour review window
Once you submit the vetting form, GLN begins a manual review of everything you have provided. This includes your business documentation, operating permits, insurance, fleet details, and the information entered across all sections of the form.
The review window is up to 72 business hours. This is not an automated process. Every submission is evaluated by a person against the same standards applied to every GLN member.
During this period, you may be contacted by email if there is a specific question about your submission. If you are contacted, respond promptly — delays in your response extend the review timeline.
What GLN is checking
The vetting review covers three broad areas:
- Documentation completeness and validity — All required documents must be present, current, and legible. Expired permits or missing insurance certificates will pause the review.
- Operational legitimacy — GLN verifies that you operate your own fleet, hold the appropriate licenses for your region, and meet the operational standards required for network membership.
- Network fit — GLN assesses whether your operation is consistent with the service level the network represents. This is a qualitative judgment, not just a checklist.
The two outcomes
At the end of the review, you will receive one of two outcomes by email.
Approved
Your application has passed vetting. GLN will proceed to build your network profile. You will not be asked to create or configure the listing yourself — GLN handles this to ensure every profile in the network meets the same presentation standard. You will be notified when your profile is live and you are active in the network.
Not approved
Your application has not been accepted at this time. The rejection email will include the reason. Common reasons include incomplete or invalid documentation, inability to verify operational legitimacy, or a determination that the operation does not meet GLN’s service standard at this stage.
A rejection is not necessarily permanent. If the reason is documentation-related, you may be able to reapply once the issue is resolved. If you believe there has been an error in the assessment, you can respond directly to the notification email to request clarification.
Once you are active
Activation means your profile is live in the GLN directory, you are visible to other network members, and you can begin using the platform to find partners, initiate collaboration, and receive farm-out requests.