NYS MWBE Certification: Required Documents for Corporations

Review the list of documents needed to submit a New York State MWBE certification application as a corporation:

  • Certification Affidavit (Part of application; Signed and Notarized)
  • Personal Net Worth Affidavit, Attachment A  (Part of application; Signed and Notarized)
  • Personal Net Worth Worksheet, Attachment B, if applicable
  • Proof of US citizenship or permanent resident alien status
  • Proof of minority group member status, if applicable
  • Proof of gender, if applicable
  • Capitalization Proof of Business Capitalization (in the form of money, property, equipment, or expertise) if applicable
  • Federal and State Individual Income Tax Return
  • Business Tax Returns Federal and State Income Tax Return for the applicant business
  • Form W-2s (including Form W-3) issued by the applicant business
  • Bank signature cards or a letter from the bank
  • Resumes of all owners, directors, officers, and other key employees of the applicant business
  • All Licenses, Permits, Certifications Copies of all licenses, permits, certifications, and/or accreditations.
  • Application for Authority and filing receipt, foreign entity only
  • Certificate of Assumed Name and filing receipt, if applicable
  • Proof of significant business presence in New York State
  • Proof the applicant business is actively conducting business in New York State
  • Current leases and/or deeds
  • Third-party agreements
  • Other Agreements
  • Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Incorporation and filing receipt
  • By-Laws
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Stock Ledger
  • Optional: Written request for exemption from disclosure regarding trade secrets
  • Optional:  Addendum for MWBE Certification with County of Erie and City of Buffalo; Joint Certification Committee
  • Optional: Addendum for MWBE Certification with New York City Department of Small Business Services
  • Optional: Addendum for MWBE Certification with Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Additional supporting documents not listed

NYS MWBE Certification: Required Documents for Corporations