M/WBE Certification
Minority / Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Information
Required Documents for new Minority / Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (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
- $150 for the first application, $100 for the second application, and then $75 for any additional applications. Non-refundable application processing fees 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)