Locally Based Enterprise (LBE) Certification Program

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Gather the documents you will need to complete the process. Click "more info" for a list of the required documents, or download the checklist as a PDF.
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Applicants must provide details of their recent gross receipts. Please fill out this document and have it ready when you apply: Gross Receipts (PDF).
Fill out the following two forms if you are applying for this certification based on the economic or social disadvantage of your employees: LBE Disadvantaged Status (PDF) and LBE Employees (PDF).
Businesses must be a registered vendor with the City of New York. To register, you must create an account on the Payee Information Portal.
Businesses must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Sole Proprietors that do not have an EIN may use a Social Security Number (SSN). Learn more about employer identification numbers here.
Free certification workshops are available if you need any help with this process. Check the Business Courses page for details.

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Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.
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To submit a standard or Fast Track application, click on the Apply Online button.

The online application will open in a new window.

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If you do not have electronic copies of your supporting documents, you may mail them to SBS within 30 days of submitting an online application.

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Complete the LBE Certification Application. The application must be signed by an eligible business owner. The person signing should be familiar with all the information contained in the application.
LBE Certification Application (PDF)
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Mail your completed application and supporting documents to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10006

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