All certified small businesses (SBs) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) must renew their certification upon expiration.  Certified firms can find their expiration date on their original certification approval letter in the space after the first paragraph or it can be obtained by checking the online Certified Firm and Application Status Search.

The renewal process enables the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) to re-evaluate a business' current standing and whether or not they still meet all certification requirements.  (See Small Business Certification Benefits and Eligibility Requirements and DVBE Certification Benefits and Eligibility Requirements.)

Renewal notices are sent out approximately 4 to 6 weeks prior to certification expiration.  A firm may renewal via our online application or through our traditional paper method.

Traditional Paper Renewal

The renewal form contains preprinted business and ownership information that is currently on file with the OSDS.  Renewing firms must review the information, make any updates, and return the completed renewal form with all required supporting documentation back to the OSDS.  (Complete instructions are included on the renewal form.) 

Important Notes:

• DVBEs have new eligibility and support document requirements that must accompany a certification renewal, which includes Federal tax return(s).
• Incomplete submittals will delay your certification renewal and may cause your certification to lapse.  A lapse in your certification will require you to submit a new application. 

Additional Required Renewal Support Documents

In addition to the support documents requested in your renewal application, you must submit the following additional support documents according to your certification type: Small Business (SB) only, DVBE only, or both SB and DVBE.  Please refer to the appropriate Renewal Checklist below to ensure you are submitting a complete renewal package.

• SB Only
  • SB Renewal Checklist
  • Supplemental SB/DVBE Certification Information 
• DVBE Only
  • DVBE Renewal Checklist
  • Supplemental SB/DVBECertification Information
  • Service-Connected Disability Renewal Statement (812B)
• SB & DVBE
  • SB & DVBE Renewal Checklist
  • Supplemental SB/DVBE Certification Information
  • Service-Connected Disability Renewal Statement (812B)

To ensure you receive your certification renewal and all other important certification notifications timely, please keep your business contact and address information on file with the OSDS current at all times.  (See Maintaining Your Certification Status, Reporting a Business or Certification Information Change, and Online Certified Firm Profile.)  If you do not receive a renewal notice, please contact the OSDS at osdchelp@dgs.ca.gov or call (916) 375-4940.

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Email osdchelp@dgs.ca.gov or call (916) 375-4940.