- Attend a mandatory Mid-States MSDC Pre-Certification Briefing to obtain access to the online application. Register here.
- Review certification criteria below to ensure that your business qualifies.
- Complete the online application.
- Gather and upload the required documentation. Documentation requirements are listed directly below.
- Submit application fee online using a credit card.
- Once all documentation is completed, uploaded, and validated by Mid-States MSDC MBE Services staff, a site visit will be scheduled.
- The application will be scheduled to be presented to the Mid-States MSDC Board of Directors for recommendation.
- The Board of Directors reviews and ratifies the recommendation of the Mid-States MSDC MBE Services staff.
- Upon the decision of the Board of Directors, the applicant is notified.
- Class One (Under $1 Million) – $450
- Class Two ($1Million-10 Million) – $650
- Class Three ($10 Million-50 Million) – $950
- Class Four ($50 Million +) – $1,050
Expedited services are available when an applicant needs their certification before the scheduled time of completion. Expedited applications are completed in 25 business days after a completed application is received (see the above definition for a completed application).
Contact: certification@midstatesmsdc.org
- Class One – $400
- Class Two – $600
- Class Three – $900
- Class Four – $1,000
- $350
- $1,600
Expedited services are available when an applicant needs their certification before the scheduled time of completion. Expedited applications are completed in 25 business days after a completed application is received (see the above definition for a completed application).
Contact: certification@midstatesmsdc.org
Download The Value of Diverse Business Certifications handbook and learn which certification is right for you.
If you have not previously been certified through the Mid-States MSDC or if your certification has expired, you are considered a “new certification”. Re-certification is renewal of your existing certification before your certification expiration date.
Our goal is to process all certification applications within 45-60 business days of receiving a completed file.
A completed file is information that has been submitted (with payment) and all information has been completely filled in on the application and all supporting documentation as it pertains to your business and business structure has been provided. Paper applications and documentation are no longer accepted.
If your file is received incomplete, we will notify you of any omissions and you will have an opportunity to return all requested materials. Once all required information has been submitted, the 45-60 business day processing period begins.
After all documentation has been reviewed, a site visit will be scheduled and performed prior to the board meeting. Our Board of Directors meet every 2nd Friday of each month to review certification applications. The certification is valid for one year. Every certified MBE ia required to re-certify annually.
Prior to the certificates expiration date, recertification reminders are sent from the certification system 90, 60 and 30 days before days before the current certificate expires. It is the MBEs responsibility to recertify before their certificate expires. The best time to start the recertification process is 60 days before the certificate expires.
All applications must be submitted online and require a username and password to access the secure certification database.
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