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New Jersey Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Certification

State M/WBE certification for minority-owned and woman-owned professional-services firms.

About this program

New Jersey M/WBE certification gives eligible minority-owned and woman-owned businesses official proof of ownership status that can support access to public and private procurement opportunities, including professional-services contracts. Deadline notes: Certification applications are accepted through the online state certification service. Notes: Strong identity-overlay pathway for professional service practices selling to government, institutions, or corporate supplier-diversity buyers.

Eligibility

Eligible businesses that are at least 51 percent owned, controlled, and operated by qualifying minority or women owners and meet New Jersey certification requirements.

Requirements

  • Submit ownership, control, business registration, tax, operating agreement, resumes, licenses, and other documentation required by the state certification application.