notarization stuck in progress > 24hrs

Code Signing Notarization
coachAOG OP
Created 2w
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Hi guys,

I am new to the Apple Developer Program (enrolled a few days ago) and this is my first app notarization attempt. I've been experiencing significant delays - all submissions have been stuck at "In Progress" for over 24 hours.

Details:

  • macOS app signed with Developer ID Application certificate
  • Using xcrun notarytool with app-specific password
  • Hardened runtime enabled
  • codesign --verify --deep --strict passes
  • Team ID: QVHM976XC5

Submission IDs (all stuck "In Progress"):

  • 5f494a89-0db0-4cc6-944f-ca2fe399e870 (latest - 8+ hours)
  • 938f6b8d-0d00-45f5-861d-68fe470df6c2
  • d0edcbfe-8464-455f-b077-bebaa5b9aab7

I understand new developers may experience longer initial processing, but 24+ hours seems excessive. Is there anything I should check or any additional steps required for new accounts?

Any guidance appreciated.

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wyenano OP
2w

Same for me. I'm at 48 hours and counting. i did it through xcode's organiser. I resubmitted another one yesterday and that one's at 24 hours.

I decided to not use xcode and went for the xcrun notarytool and submitted a .dmg version. still stuck.

Now I have 3 submissions all 'In Progress' ranging from 24 hours to 72 hours.

I already reached out for support but no response so far.

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DTS Engineer OP
Apple
2w

You can expect that most uploads will be notarised quickly. Occasionally, some uploads are held for in-depth analysis and may take longer to complete. As you notarise your apps, the system will learn how to recognise them, and you should see fewer delays.

For lots of additional info about notarisation, see Notarisation Resources. Specifically, it links to a Q&A with the notary service team that’s quite instructive.

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JoJo1997 OP
2w

two of mine stuck "in progress" since Sunday Morning - hoping this is resolved quickly

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tginart OP
6d

Any luck @JoJo1997 ? I am running into this now.

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ihciah OP
1d

Same here. It's been more than 30h.

    createdDate: 2026-02-24T15:39:42.971Z
    id: 219b57dc-b4e3-4ab5-80ca-1d8f7fb459da
    name: notary-submission.zip
    status: In Progress
    --------------------------------------------------
    createdDate: 2026-02-24T11:59:55.499Z
    id: d64d4336-7676-4e24-bcbb-ab731238e230
    name: notary-submission.zip
    status: In Progress
    --------------------------------------------------
    createdDate: 2026-02-24T05:49:49.641Z
    id: 17aaf07a-f998-4deb-b2df-87a91211ded9
    name: notary-submission.zip
    status: In Progress
    --------------------------------------------------
    createdDate: 2026-02-24T00:22:58.606Z
    id: bb5659aa-f633-4aa4-a808-70f6cb51d1d1
    name: notary-submission.zip
    status: In Progress
    --------------------------------------------------
    createdDate: 2026-02-23T22:31:39.490Z
    id: c39ce3d0-c8c1-474c-9140-a7887b81ba5d
    name: notary-submission.zip
    status: In Progress
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visekr OP
13h

Same for me - 3 stuck over 12 hours

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