Now, just to leave my 2 cents.. I've recently applied and all in all I'd say the whole process is really a bit complex which might be caused by the fact becoming a LIR is complex, understanding assignment, allocation, PI, PA, ASN etc. But all in all I did manage to get through and the overall experience of becoming a LIR with RIPE I'd rate very good & professional. But Hanks points & a list of 'needed things' would definitely help.. Michael (former 2:2480/837 - just started googling for current Fido-progs as Frontdoor & Goldedit probably won't do it anymore)