**Find a certified business using our new search service**.
**Click here if you need to schedule a remote site visit to secure or maintain a reciprocal certification in a state that requires the visit.**
Welcome to the business certification service page where you’ll find all you need to know to become certified as a:
By obtaining one or more of these certifications, you may be eligible to participate in select set-aside or goal-based contracting initiatives offered by State agencies. Additionally, certification provides state-backed documentation of your business status, which can be beneficial in pursuing contracting opportunities at the local and federal level, as well as with the private sector.
Because Treasury is committed to broadening opportunities for Small, Minority, Women, Veteran, Disabled Veteran and LGBTQ+ Owned Business Enterprises, the $100 fee normally required to apply for certification has been waived indefinitely.
Once you obtain certification(s), your business contact information will be posted to a public database called Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI). This is an upgraded search platform.** Use the email link on the site to let us know your thoughts on it.
In addition to Treasury's certifications, other State and federal agencies offer certifications that benefit socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. Access information about these additional certifications.
View an overview of the certification program and tips on how to apply for and maintain certifications.
**You may also access the legacy search site if so desired.
*Taken from the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 17
§ 17:13-2.1 Standards of eligibility for small businesses for goods and services and for State construction contracts
*Taken from the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 17
§ 17:46-1.3 Standards of certification for minority businesses and women's businesses
*Taken from the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 17
*Taken from the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 17
The State of New Jersey currently has two contract set aside programs – a 25 percent set aside for certified Small Business Enterprises and a three percent set aside for Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises.
Treasury's Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services has implemented a streamlined, web-based business certification service that makes the process more user-friendly by allowing businesses to certify in more than one category with only one application.
If you have questions about the Business Certification Program, rules and regulations, or your application(s), contact the NJ Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services Uniform Certification Services Unit.
Phone: 609-292-2146, weekdays except holidays, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Or send an Email
Click here if you need to schedule a remote site visit to secure or maintain a reciprocal certification in a state that requires the visit.