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WBE Recertification

Recertification Process

It is important to keep your WBENC certification current to avoid missing business opportunities.

WBENC certification is valid for a period of one year from the date of issue. 120 days prior to the certificate’s expiration date, the owner will receive an email containing recertification instructions from WBENC Link 2.0. Recertification takes up to 90 days to process from the date the file is deemed complete; therefore we recommend completing your application at least 90 days before your expiration date. Keeping WBENC certification current is the responsibility of the company owner. We cannot guarantee receipt of the auto-email. Therefore, we recommend that you mark your personal calendar to begin the recertification process. Failure to recertify in a timely manner could result in the expiration of your certified status.

To recertify, you must submit a recertification application, along with a sworn WBENC affidavit and some additional documents such as tax returns and financials to validate that your business is continuing to operate in a manner consistent with the terms of certification.

Gather Documentation

Gather all required documents listed in the recertification email.

Recertification Form

Log into WBENCLink with your company’s user ID and password, and complete the recertification form.

Sign Affidavit

Have the company owner sign and notarize the Sworn Affidavit and sign the WBENCLink 2.0 Data Access Agreement.

Upload Documentation

All documentation must be uploaded in WBENCLink 2.0. The document list is divided into two (2) sections: Mandatory Documents and Required Documents.

  • If a document is listed as “Mandatory”, you must upload the actual document.
  • Documents listed as “Required” that apply to the company must be uploaded or the Not Applicable box must be checked.

Submit Fee

Submit the nonrefundable recertification processing fee via credit card on WBENCLink 2.0 or by check or money order payable to WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV and mailed to the appropriate office.

Site Visit

Site visits are required for recertification every 3 years. If there has been a change to the company or the Certification Committee requests it, a site visit can be required at any time.

More information on recertification is available at WBENC.org.

Need Help?

FAQs

Metro NY Certification Team

Phone: 646.668.5455

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Greater DMV Certification Team

Phone: 202.996.6301

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