The disadvantaged business enterprise certification process enables you to get all the documents you will need to complete your application online. Before you begin, a few things you should know:

• If you have already been granted DBE certification status by the Sewerage and Water Board or under the New Orleans Aviation Board's SLDBE program, you do not need to apply for the City of New Orleans' Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification.
• The "Getting Started" section below lists all of the information you will need to gather before beginning your application.
• View the DBE Application Instructions in the Resouorce Center below for full instructions.
• Your application must be updated biannually.
• All applications must be hand delivered to the DBE office or by certified mail or express mail.

In order to complete your registration you will need the following:

• Tax Documentation (For the preceding 3 years)
  • Personal Tax Returns
  • Corporate Tax Returns
• Operating licenses or Other Industry Licenses
  •  Construction, Agriculture, Engineering, or other professional licenses
• Bonding information
  • Bonding Limits
  • Bonding Company
• Any Loan Agreements

Industry Specific Codes

• NAICS Codes
• Construction CSI Codes

Guide to Completing the DBE Application

1. Complete all questions on the Business Questionnaire (Schedule A)
2. Complete all questions on the Ownership Questionnaire (Schedule B) for Each Owner
3. Complete the Spousal Questionnaire (Schedule C) if applicable
4. Submit a Signed; Notarize Affidavit (Schedule D)
5. Supply All Items on the Checklist
6. Submit Application & Supporting Documentation to:
   Attn:DBE Certification
   1340 Poydras, Suite 1000
   New Orleans, LA 70112

Acceptable forms of delivery are: Hand Delivery, Certified Mail or Express Mail

The DBE Office has put together the following Resource Center to provide the citizens of New Orleans with information .

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DBE Application Documents
Date Added	File Size	Document Title
5/12/2008	76k	DBE Application Instructions
1/4/2005	113k	Business Questionnaire (Schedule A)
1/4/2005	78k	Owner Questionnaire (Schedule B)
1/4/2005	75k	Spouse Questionnaire (Schedule C)
1/4/2005	12k	Affidavit (Schedule D)

DBE Supporting Documents
Date Added	File Size	Document Title
1/4/2005	24k	Supporting Documents Checklist
1/4/2005	91k	Personal Financial Statement Template
1/4/2005	64k	Income Statement Template
1/4/2005	60k	Balance Sheet Template
1/4/2005	4k	2002 NAICS Codes (full listing)

 

For any other DBE Certification questions please contact the:
City of New Orleans Office of Supplier Diversity at
(504) 658-4235 or agporter@cityofno.com