1. Understand relevant regulations: Before applying for intangible items, you need to understand relevant regulations and procedures, including the definition, scope, application conditions and application materials of intangible items.

2. Preparation of application materials: Prepare corresponding application materials according to the application regulations of non-legacy projects, including text introduction of project history, inheritance pedigree, technical characteristics, communication methods, and related pictures, audio, video and other materials.

3. Submit application: submit the prepared application materials to the local intangible cultural heritage protection center or cultural department, fill in the application form according to relevant regulations, and pay relevant application fees.

4. Waiting for approval: After submitting the application, you need to wait for the relevant departments to review the application materials. In the process of audit, materials need to be supplemented or modified.