diff --git a/scripts/workers/services/dc_agent.py b/scripts/workers/services/dc_agent.py
index a6fea17..39d4a95 100644
--- a/scripts/workers/services/dc_agent.py
+++ b/scripts/workers/services/dc_agent.py
@@ -58,25 +58,33 @@ class DCAgentHandler(BaseServiceHandler):
         entity = order_data.get("entity", {})
         entity_id = entity.get("id")
 
-        generated: list[str] = []
+        # Generate the acceptance letter and upload to MinIO for later delivery.
+        # Do NOT return as artifacts — the client should only receive it AFTER
+        # the admin places the wholesale order with Northwest.
         acceptance = self._write_acceptance_letter(order_number, entity, work_dir)
+        minio_path = None
         if acceptance:
-            generated.append(acceptance)
             try:
-                generated.append(self._convert_to_pdf(acceptance))
+                pdf_path = self._convert_to_pdf(acceptance)
+                from scripts.document_gen import MinioStorage
+                storage = MinioStorage()
+                minio_key = f"compliance/{order_number}/dc_agent_acceptance.pdf"
+                storage.upload_file(pdf_path or acceptance, minio_key)
+                minio_path = minio_key
+                logger.info("DCAgentHandler: acceptance letter uploaded to %s", minio_key)
             except Exception as exc:
-                logger.warning("DC agent acceptance PDF conversion failed: %s", exc)
+                logger.warning("DC agent letter upload failed: %s", exc)
 
         # Persist the NWRA D.C. Agent address on the telecom_entity so the
         # Form 499-A checklist generator can read it for Lines 209-213
-        # without re-computing. Columns default to NWRA values via
-        # migration 048, so a new order does not need this; but an older
-        # entity created before migration 048 will still get them written.
+        # without re-computing.
         if entity_id:
             self._persist_dc_agent(entity_id)
 
-        self._create_wholesale_order_todo(order_number, entity)
-        return generated
+        self._create_wholesale_order_todo(order_number, entity, minio_path)
+        # Return empty — no instant delivery email. The admin sends the
+        # acceptance letter after placing the NW wholesale order.
+        return []
 
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------ #
     # Persist NWRA D.C. agent address on the telecom_entity
@@ -177,7 +185,7 @@ class DCAgentHandler(BaseServiceHandler):
     # Admin ToDo for wholesale order placement
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------ #
 
-    def _create_wholesale_order_todo(self, order_number: str, entity: dict) -> None:
+    def _create_wholesale_order_todo(self, order_number: str, entity: dict, minio_path: str | None = None) -> None:
         try:
             from scripts.workers.erpnext_client import ERPNextClient
 
@@ -196,7 +204,10 @@ class DCAgentHandler(BaseServiceHandler):
                 f"  Contact email:     {entity.get('contact_email', '')}\n"
                 f"  Contact phone:     {entity.get('contact_phone', '')}\n"
                 f"  Carrier category:  {entity.get('carrier_category', '')}\n\n"
-                f"Billing: use the Relay virtual debit card (SID-0002, filing fees)."
+                f"Billing: use the Relay virtual debit card (SID-0002, filing fees).\n\n"
+                f"After placing the NW order, send the client the acceptance letter"
+                f"{(' (MinIO: ' + minio_path + ')') if minio_path else ''} "
+                f"confirming their D.C. agent is active."
             )
             ERPNextClient().create_resource(
                 "ToDo",