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DBE Certification

Online DBE Application Process

Businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged owners can apply online for DBE certification by visiting the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program’s (PA UCP) website. The website provides information about the Federal DBE Program.

SEPTA is a certifying member of the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP).

Businesses Outside of Pennsylvania

Businesses located outside of Pennsylvania must first obtain DBE certification in the location of their principle place of business before applying for DBE certification in the PA UCP.

Once a business is DBE certified in their state (jurisdiction of original certification), they must submit an Interstate Application at www.paucp.com.

Additional Certification Resources

Small businesses seeking Minority, Woman or Disabled-owned Business Enterprise (MBE, WBE, DSBE) certification to participate on state, city, county or privately-funded projects, can obtain such certifications through the following agencies:

Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) PA-DE-Southern NJ certifies woman-owned businesses located in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. For businesses located outside of this tri-state area, visit the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s website.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 877-790-9232

Accepted by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services, among others.

Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) certifies minority-owned business enterprises located in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. For businesses located outside of this tri-state area, visit the National Minority Supplier Development Council website.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-569-1005

Accepted by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services, among others.

The New Jersey Department of Treasury certifies both minority and woman-owned business enterprises, regardless of business location.

Phone: 866-534-7789 or 609-292-2146

Accepted by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Economic Opportunity.