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MBE's and WBE's must be certified with the City of Indianapolis through the Department of Minority & Women Business Development (DMWBD). To be recognized and list by DMWBD, VBE's must first be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs. These requirements apply to contractors, suppliers, consultants, joint ventures, and other vendors declaring themselves to be MBE's, WBE's, or VBE's.

The Certification process involves completing a certification application and providing the requested information to the Department of Minority & Women Business Development. The application requests the following kinds of information:

·        Type and ownership of business
·        Financial and work history
·        Equipment owned
·        Bonding Capacity
·        Number of Employees
·        Business references
   
DMWBD policy is to make decisions on applications for certification within 90 days of receiving from the applicant firm all required information. DMWBD may extend this time period once, for no more than an additional 60 days, upon written notice to the firm, explaining fully and specifically the reasons for the extension.
 
Certification is good for (3) three years and must be renewed with the Division of Equal Opportunity via Statement of No Change on your anniversary date each year.
 
Additional information concerning the Minority and Women Business Enterprise program can be obtained by calling the Business Enterprise Officer at (317) 327-5262.

 

MBE WBE Certification Application

MBE WBE Certification Renewal Application

MBE WBE Statement of No Change 

Out-of-State Firms Certification Policy NEW!