diff --git a/src/registrar/models/domain_application.py b/src/registrar/models/domain_application.py
index fa3a2973c..4caf26924 100644
--- a/src/registrar/models/domain_application.py
+++ b/src/registrar/models/domain_application.py
@@ -541,6 +541,10 @@ class DomainApplication(TimeStampedModel):
             user=self.creator, domain=created_domain, role=UserDomainRole.Roles.ADMIN
         )
 
+    @transition(field="status", source=[SUBMITTED, INVESTIGATING], target=WITHDRAWN)
+    def withdraw(self):
+        """Withdraw an application that has been submitted."""
+
     # ## Form policies ###
     #
     # These methods control what questions need to be answered by applicants