State Certification Workshop
An in-person event walking you through state of California’s SB and DVBE certification
Attend this free in-person workshop to get Small Business (SB) or DVBE certified. Receive step-by-step instructions for the certification application. Get help uploading documents and completing the application process.
Thursday, May 21
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1725 Eye St, Bakersfield CA 93301
Have digital copies of the necessary items listed below.
- General documents:
- EIN verification letter (if applicable)
- Federal tax returns for the last three years (or for the period your business has been operational)
- For a sole proprietorship, personal tax returns for up to three years.
- DE 9C records for the last four quarters (if you have W2 employees).
- Applicable licenses (e.g., Business License, CSLB License, Resellers Permit)
- Award of Entitlement, eBenefits Service/Benefit Verification, or Retired/Retainer letter (DVBE only)
- Legal entity documents:
Hosted by Kern County Women's Business Center.