OMWBE is Waiving Certification Fees Through June 2024!

We are excited to invite small businesses throughout the state of Washington to get certified for FREE! While we obtained funding to waive certification fees for the next 9 months, we are pursuing sustainable solutions to eliminate certification fees long-term.

New Applications - FREE

DBE or ACDBE program

• $25 for all structure types (Fees waived through June 2024)

SBE program

• No fee

State program (MBE, MWBE, WBE, CBE, or SEDBE)

• $50 for a Sole Proprietor (Fees waived through June 2024)
• $75 for a Partnership (Fees waived through June 2024)
• $100 for an LLC (Fees waived through June 2024)
• $100 for a Corporation (Fees waived through June 2024)

If applying for a new DBE or ACDBE with a new state certification at the same time, the total fee is $25 for both.

Annual Updates - FREE

DBE or ACDBE program

• $20 for all structure types (Fees waived through June 2024)

SBE program

• No fee

Renewals

State program (MBE, MWBE, WBE, CBE, or SEDBE)

• $50 for a Sole Proprietor (Fees waived through June 2024)
• $75 for a Partnership (Fees waived through June 2024)
• $100 for an LLC (Fees waived through June 2024)
• $100 for a Corporation (Fees waived through June 2024)

How to Pay

Send a check or money order to

OMWBE
PO Box 41160
Olympia WA 98504

*Please write your 7 digit application number, for example "1234567" on your check or money order.

*If you are applying for or renewing federal and state certifications, you may send a single check with the combined amount.

Please contact us at 360-664-9750 or TechnicalAssistance@omwbe.wa.gov if you have questions about fees or next steps. We are available Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.