Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Program

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Your business may qualify for the quicker Fast Track application if it has specific certifications from one of New York City's Fast Track partners. Qualifying certifications include Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Locally based Business Enterprise (LBE), and NYS Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The City's Fast Track partners include:

• New York City School Construction Authority
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
• Women President's Educational Organization
• New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.
• New York State Department of Economic Development

*Please note, your business must have at least six (6) months remaining on the partner organization's certification.

If eligible, you may simultaneously submit apply for certification with our partners by submitting an addendum with your application. Addendums are provided below in PDF format.

• New York State Department of Economic Development
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Your businesses must have a Federal Tax ID. This could be an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a Social Security Number (SSN) for sole proprietors. Learn more about employer identification numbers here.

Businesses must be a registered vendor with the City of New York. To register, you must create an account on the Payee Information Portal. A a PIP account provides you with a NYC Vendor Number.

Businesses are required to register with PASSPort. To register, you must create an account on the PASSPort portal. A PASSPort account puts your business on the Citywide Bidder List.

Be aware that the person who prepares and submits your application must be authorized as a representative of your business, and will be the main point of contact throughout the process.

Free certification workshops are available if you need any help with this process. Check the Business Courses page for details.