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

• 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
• Personal Tax Returns Federal and State Income Tax Return
• with (Schedule C) for the applicant business
• Form 1099s issued by the applicant business
• All W-2s issued by the firm as well as filed W-3
• 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.
• Business Certificate
• Proof the applicant business is actively conducting business in New York State
• Current leases and/or deeds
• Third-party agreements
• Narrative of how business was started
• All Contracts, Invoices, Purchase Orders with Proof of Payment identifying NAICS codes requested
• 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