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WOB Certification Application

How to become a certified Woman Owned Business in the state of North Dakota:

Process

Fill out the below electronic form
Fee is $25 for a new certification, $15 for a renewal. Certification is good for two years from date on certificate
If your certification has lapsed, you will need to pay the $25 fee for a new certification

Requirements

You must be at least 51% woman owned and operated in order to qualify for WOB certification
Your business references should be able to attest that you are the majority owner of your business and that you participate in the day-to-day operation of the business.
Your business must be in good standing with the North Dakota Secretary of State's office to receive certification. Find your secretary of state system ID number (takes you to another website).
You will need to supply your Standard Industria Code. Find your Standard Industrial Code (takes you to another website)
Different contracting agencies may require additional certifications. For example, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification (DBE) is provided by the North Dakota Department of Transportation.

Additional Information

You will be contacted if the Center for Technology and Business has any questions about your application or needs more information.

Certification usually arrives within 5-10 business days – please call us directly at 701-223-0707 if your application is time sensitive.

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Type*		New Renewal Lapsed
Female Owner/Partner Name
Second Partner name (if applicable)
Name of Business
City
Address
State
Zip
Business Phone
Home Phone
E-Mail Address*
Website
Type of Business		Retail Wholesale Service construction Manufacturer
Plant Site
Home Base
Specify Service or Product Sold
Business Structure		Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Family Other
Standard Industrial Code (SIC)
Percentage of Ownership by Female
Length of Time in Business
Number of Employees
Gross Sales Annum
Market Territory		State Interstate Regional International Local Interstate National
Please itemize your duties, responsibilities and day-to-day operations within the company in the following areas:
Budget and Finance Duties
Personal Management Duties
Marketing and Sales Duties
Production of Products Duties
Misc/Other Duties
Business Reference Information - Company Name, Contact Name, Address, and Phone
Business Reference #1
Business Reference #2
Business Reference #3
Signature
Secretary of State System ID Number