M/WBE Certification

Required Documents for new M/WBE certification:

Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status (Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Alien Resident Card, etc)
Proof of race / ethnicity (Birth Certificate, Tribal Card, MV License, etc)
Three (3) most recent years Income tax returns for the firm
Resume of all owners and management staff (Work experience and Management experience) Assumed name certificate
Copy of bank signature card (s) (Business/Commercial Account)
Proof of capital investment in firm (Cancel Check, Loans, Wire Transfers, etc)
Proof of equipment and real estate contribution (Title papers, Lease agreements, Mortgage, etc.)
Copy of rental or lease agreement for office space
Copy of licenses and/or permits for all owners
$100.00 non-refundable application processing fee (payable via credit card online or by cashier’s check or money order - payable to NCTRCA) – no personal checks or business checks accepted
If the firm/business is located outside of the jurisdiction for the NCTRCA (see Application Fee for details), a $250.00 non-refundable application processing fee must be submitted at the time of application (via credit card online, cashier’s check, or money order - payable to the NCTRCA) – no personal checks or business checks accepted at this time.

In addition to the above referenced documents, the following documents are required according to business structure:

Partnership

Complete Copy Of Partnership Agreement Including Buyout Rights And Profit Sharing

Corporation and/or LLC

Certificate of Incorporation or Organization
Articles of Incorporation or Organization/Formation
Copy of Corporate Bylaws or Regulations/Operating Agreement (executed by signature(s))
Copy of first and last corporate meeting minutes (executed by signature(s))
Copy of any minutes that affect ownership (executed by signature(s))
Copy of Stock Transfer Ledger and/or Stock
Copy of all issued and voided stock certificates (Inc) (executed by signature(s))
Membership Certificates (LLC) (executed by signature(s))
Proof of stock purchase (Inc)