Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program

Becoming a Certified Firm

To become certified by the state as a minority-owned (MBE), woman-owned business (WBE) or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), please see the following certification requirements.

Who is eligible for MWBE Certification?

The business is at least 51% owned and operated on a daily basis by a woman or minority, which includes socially and economically disadvantaged individuals according to North Carolina General Statute 143-128.

Certification Requirements

1. Complete the detailed application process with the:

• • N.C. Department of Transportation - MBE and WBE Certification
  • N.C. Department of Administration - N.C. Statewide Uniform Certification for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) or the N.C. Small Business Enterprise Program (NCSBE)
  • N.C. Department of Transportation - N.C. Certification for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)
    
    

2. Provide sufficient documentation per the requirements for each certification.