The first time you are certified with NWBOC your certification remains valid for one year. After that period of time an annual recertification is required in order to remain a certified woman owner or veteran owner through NWBOC.

Complete the Profile and Affidavit page and send (page 3 of this document) along with a copy of the company’s most recently filed tax return (including all schedules—you must send in complete taxes), company bylaws or operating agreement. Also send the recertification fee according to business size:

$200 fee if gross sales are under $2,000,000

$300 fee if gross sales are over $2,000,000

*Per recertification—$100 discount for two or more recertifications.

If changes in your business have occurred, record them on the Affidavit (which is the last page of this document.) The following information is required:

• If any changes in company structure, (i.e. corporation, limited liability corporation, etc.), ownership and/or control, officer/directors or other changes (i.e. name, address, etc.) have occurred during the past year, please submit the legal documentation to support the changes.
• Documentation should include minutes, tax return, purchase agreements, stock certificates (if applicable).
• If commodity or service has changed, please change the appropriate codes on this paperwork.
• If ownership changes have occurred, a new application may be necessary.

 Remember to sign and date the Affidavit. Recertification is not automatic.

It is vital that you send in the recertification materials prior to your expiration date. It is your responsibility to comply with requests for information and submit documentation in a prompt manner. It is not the responsibility of NWBOC to send multiple reminder notices of recertification dates. If re-certification is not received within thirty (30) days of the renewal date, the company will be removed from the active certified WBE list and the NWBOC portal.  A reinstatement fee of $100 will be imposed for recertifications received after the certification expiration date. In addition, a new application and/or additional materials may also be required.

The re-certification materials that you need to send to us (mailing address is below):

1. Download and complete the recertification application with signed affidavit
2. A copy of latest tax return
3. Any necessary documents, as indicated in the instruction sheet of the application
4. Payment of your renewal fee
5. If you have any questions, please call 800-794-6140.

MAIL TO

1400 Terradyne Drive,

Suite 309

Andover, Kansas 67002-9211