Document Checklist for Certification Applications
Gather the required documents for the certification you are applying for and have them ready when completing your online application. DBE, M/WBE, and SDV applications need to be notarized. Find a notary in your area.
Corporate/Business Documents
PartnershipPartnership or joint venture agreements
LLCCertificate of Formation and Operating Agreement
ABNAssumed Business Name registration
FranchiseTrust or Franchise agreements
Corporation
Articles of Incorporation, stock certificates and transfer ledger, all meeting minutes
Shareholder's agreement
By laws and amendments
Corporate bank resolution
Proof of ownership of the firm
Proof of insurance for each truck owned and operated
Vehicle titles and registrations
List of U.S. DOT numbers
Proof of warehouse ownership or lease
List of products carried
List of distrubtion equipment
lease/rental agreements
proof of purchase/ownership
Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
Examples: both sides of cancelled checks, bank statements, receipts, sale agreements, loan documents, etc.
Corporate/Business Documents
PartnershipPartnership or joint venture agreements
LLCCertificate of Formation and Operating Agreement
ABNAssumed Business Name registration
FranchiseTrust or Franchise agreements
Corporation
Articles of Incorporation, stock certificates and transfer ledger, all meeting minutes
Shareholder's agreement
By laws and amendments
Corporate bank resolution
Proof of ownership of the firm
Proof of insurance for each truck owned and operated
Vehicle titles and registrations
List of U.S. DOT numbers
Proof of warehouse ownership or lease
List of products carried
List of distrubtion equipment
lease/rental agreements
proof of purchase/ownership
include: lease/rental agreements, proof of purchase/ownership, etc
Service Disabled Veteran (SDV)
Examples: both sides of cancelled checks, bank statements, receipts, sale agreements, loan documents, etc.
Corporate/Business Documents
PartnershipPartnership or joint venture agreements
LLCCertificate of Formation and Operating Agreement
ABNAssumed Business Name registration
FranchiseTrust or Franchise agreements
Corporation
Articles of Incorporation, stock certificates and transfer ledger, all meeting minutes
Shareholder's agreement
By laws and amendments
Corporate bank resolution
Proof of ownership of the firm
Proof of insurance for each truck owned and operated
Vehicle titles and registrations
List of U.S. DOT numbers
Proof of warehouse ownership or lease
List of products carried
List of distrubtion equipment
lease/rental agreements
proof of purchase/ownership
include: lease/rental agreements, proof of purchase/ownership, etc
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE and ACDBE)
Examples: both sides of cancelled checks, bank statements, receipts, sale agreements, loan documents, etc.
Corporate/Business Documents
PartnershipPartnership or joint venture agreements
LLCCertificate of Formation and Operating Agreement
ABNAssumed Business Name registration
FranchiseTrust or Franchise agreements
Corporation
Articles of Incorporation, stock certificates and transfer ledger, all meeting minutes
Shareholder's agreement
By laws and amendments
Corporate bank resolution
Proof of ownership of the firm
Proof of insurance for each truck owned and operated
Vehicle titles and registrations
List of U.S. DOT numbers
Proof of warehouse ownership or lease
List of products carried
List of distrubtion equipment
lease/rental agreements
proof of purchase/ownership
include: lease/rental agreements, proof of purchase/ownership, etc