Certification for Women-Owned Businesses - WBENC.org
WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. This means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise.
Certification Process - WBENC
Complete Online Application. Once you have ensured you meet the certification criteria and gathered your documentation, the next step is to register and complete an online application on WBENCLink2.0. Review your application carefully before submitting. Be prepared to pay a non-refundable processing fee. Apply Online through WBENCLink2.0
Apply Now for WBENC Certification
Ready to get certified? That’s great! Before we send you over to WBENCLink2.0 to start your online application, just a few quick reminders: Make sure you meet the certification eligibility requirements. Review the WBENC Certification Standards & Procedures document.
Documentation Required - WBENC
The following is a list of documentation required to process for certification application. We recommend compiling all documents in advance before starting your online application. A few important things to know: All documents will be uploaded into WBENCLink2.0 as part of your online application.
WBENC Women's Business Enterprise National Council - WBENC.org
WBENCLink2.0 is our online certification system. Log in to start your application and access certification records, certificates, corporate member contacts, logos, and other resources.
Frequently Asked Questions - WBENC
WBENC provides a national standard of certification to women-owned businesses through its 14 Regional Partner Organizations and provides purchasing managers with access to more than 18,000 WBENC-Certified WBEs through WBENCLink2.0, our online database profiling WBENC-Certified WBEs.
If applying for WOSB certification in addition to WBE certification, please refer to the end of this document for additional WOSB documentation requirements that must be uploaded under the Required Documents section.
Recertification Documentation - WBENC
The following is a list of documentation required to process for WBENC recertification. We recommend compiling all documents in advance before starting your online application.
WBENC Women-Owned Business Certification Eligibility
WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned by a woman. Find more certification eligibility criteria.
WOSB Certification - WBENC
If you are a WBENC-Certified WBE who is interested in pursuing WOSB certification and you are currently providing goods and services in the eligible NAICS codes categories, you will complete the steps outlined here.