Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

The Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program exists for companies that are doing business in the Transportation Sector and are looking to win contracts which are funded by Federal dollars from the US Department of Transportation. Companies typically include heavy construction companies building roads and bridges, engineering firms, railroad industries, Port Authorities, and airport design and airport concessions companies. The Program is governed by the Federal Regulations in 49 CFR 26 and 23.

The Virginia Unified Certification Program includes two certifying agencies, DMBE is one of them. The other is the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA). Federal DBE certification by either agency is fully accepted throughout Virginia. There is no need to submit an application to both agencies.

NOTE: Virginia Law now requires all Virginia notaries public to include their notary registration (I.D.) number on each notarial certificate. Notarizations without this number will no longer be accepted for the DBE program in Virginia.

The DBE Certification process has several steps:

1. Print out and complete the Uniform Certification Application, the Gross Receipts Survey and the Personal Networth Statement.
2. Get the Application Form (Affidavit of Certification) and the Personal Networth Statement notarized.
3. Collect copies of the Supporting Documentation on the checklist at the end of the Application form. Make sure tax returns are SIGNED.
4. Send the Application forms package plus the supporting documents in to us at the address below.
5. We will arrange for an Onsite Visit to your Company

If you have questions about DBE, check our Frequently Asked Questions page.

New Application and 3-year Renewal Forms:

DBE Uniform Certification Application (PDF) | (Word)

Instructions for DBE Uniform Certification Application (PDF) | (Word)
Instructions for completing the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program uniform certification application.

Gross Receipts Survey (PDF) | (Word)
Annual gross receipts survey.

Personal Financial Networth Statement (PDF) | (Excel)
Instructions for completing the personal financial statement.

1st and 2nd Year update forms:

Affidavit Of No Change (PDF) | (Word)
Department of Minority Business Enterprise Affidavit Of No Change form.

Gross Receipts Survey (PDF) | (Word)
Annual gross receipts survey.

Personal Financial Networth Statement (PDF) | (Excel)
Instructions for completing the personal financial statement.

Information

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Title 49 – Transportation, Part 26 – Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs.

** Please Note you will need Adobe’s Acrobat Reader (.pdf) or Microsoft Word Reader (.doc) in order to view some of the documents on this page. To view these files in another format, contact dmbe@dmbe.virginia.gov