New Applicants

Step 1: Eligibility

To become MBE and/or WBE certified with the State of Missouri, a business must meet the following requirements:

  • At least 51 percent of the business must be owned by a minority and/or a woman;
  • The minority and/or woman owner must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident of the U.S.;
  • The minority and/or woman owner must hold the highest position in the company and be capable of exercising direct control over daily and long-term decisions regarding the management, policies and operations of the firm; and
  • The business must be organized as a for-profit business.

To see a list of needed documentation when applying, click here:  Documents Needed

Step 2: MoLogin Account Registration

If a firm is applying online for a MBE/WBE certification for the first time, a MO Login account should be created using  MoLogin Account Management Application.  If you already have a MoLogin account, simply access the  Minority/Woman Business Enterprise Certification Application to create, submit, and manage the application for MBE/WBE certification.  

Step 3: Certification Process

There are different ways to become M/WBE certified: 

 

1.) Standard Certification — This process applies only to  applicants whose principal place of business is in Missouri. An applicant must complete the  M/WBE Certification Application and submit the required documentation. The applicant must sign and notarize an affidavit then scan and submit it to OEO to complete the application process. The applicant is required to retain the original in their records. An on-site visit to the applicant’s business must be conducted before certification can be granted or denied.


2.) Rapid In-State Certification— This process applies only to  applicants whose principal place of business is in Missouri. Applicants must still meet the regulations of the Missouri MBE/WBE program and certification by another entity does not guarantee acceptance by OEO. An applicant must complete the online  M/WBE Certification Application and submit the required documentation including a copy of the applicant’s current certificate. The applicant must sign and notarize an affidavit then scan and submit it to OEO to complete the application process. The applicant should retain the original in their records


3.) Rapid Out-of-State Certification— This process applies only to applicants whose principal place of business is located outside of the State of Missouri. OEO may certify out-of-state minority and women-owned business applicants under the following conditions:

(1) The applicant must be certified by their home state. (2) The applicant’s home state certification process must be similar to Missouri’s process and must include an on-site inspection. OEO will not conduct on-site inspections outside the State of Missouri. (3) An applicant must complete the online 

M/WBE Certification Application and submit the required documentation. (4) The applicant must sign and notarize an affidavit then scan and submit it to OEO to complete the application process. (5) The applicant should retain the original in their records.


Please be advised that certification by another state does not guarantee certification by OEO.

The State of Missouri is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.