VBE / SDVBE
Veteran
Business Enterprise
Service Disabled VBE
VBE / SDVBE Certifications are a state-level and/or local-level registration depending on your location(s). VBE / SDVBE Certification is a registration designating your business at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a veteran.
The purpose is to provide veterans with a level playing field in government and corporate contracting.
The goal is to help veteran-owned businesses thrive and promote equality for veterans in contracting.
Thank You for Your Service!
VBE / SDVBE Benefits
VBE/SDVBE Certification makes your business more appealing to State, Local, and Municipal agencies. In addition, large corporations typically have supplier diversity programs to ensure that a percentage of their budgets are used to buy products/services from VBE/SDVBE Certified businesses.
VBE / SDVBE Eligibility
Qualification Criteria:
FAQ's
How do I know if I am an eligible veteran for VBE / SDVBE Certification?
To be considered a Veteran of the United States, you must be honorably discharged (DD214) and meet one of the following requirements:
Served on active duty with the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
Served as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and were called to federal active duty or disabled from a disease or injury that started or got worse in the line of duty.
How do I qualify as a service disabled veteran?
Disability ratings are assigned by the V.A. to indicate the severity of someone’s disability. Eligibility does not have a minimum disability rating, so any severity from 0 to 100 can be certified if they meet the other criteria.
Is there a submission fee paid directly to the certifying agency for my VBE / SDVBE Certification?
Yes, there may be a small submission fee paid directly from you to the certifying agency in addition to our processing fee. The submission fee is typically between $250 – $300 and often waived for SDVBE.
Does my VBE / SDVBE Certification have to be renewed annually?
