How to Get Certified as a Minority, Veteran or Women-Owned Business
The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) offers a streamlined-certification process for Georgia businesses that are:
Small Minority-Owned
Small Veteran-Owned
Small Women-Owned
Minority-Owned
Veteran-Owned
Women-Owned
To become certified, eligible businesses submit an online application. There is no fee to apply.
You must be a Georgia domiciled business
You must obtain certification through one of our approved certifying organizations
You must meet the Georgia definition(s) applicable to your certifications type
GA@WORK Marketplace Supplier ID (obtained during bidder registration process)
Approval letter, certification, or other proof of your current certification by an approved certifying organization
If you are applying as a small business, a copy of your current Schedule C or Corporate Tax Returns 1120s/1120. The tax documents will be used to verify your business size if applying for any of the “small” certifications.
Make sure to capture your GA@WORK Marketplace for Suppliers ID information
To submit an application for certification, please login to GA@WORK Marketplace for Suppliers and select “Georgia Business Certification Application” link under Additional Resources.
Follow the prompts within the online application process and, when ready, click submit.
You will receive an email confirmation once your application has been submitted.
You may be contacted to provide additional information.
Once review of your application is finalized, you will receive a decision.
If approved, you will receive a copy of your application. If not approved, you will receive an explanation for the denial along with next steps that you can take.
You will be prompted to renew your DOAS certification prior to the applicable expiration date by providing evidence that you continue to maintain certification with one of DOAS’ approved certifying organization partners.
