Getting your SBA Certification depends on a few factors. Do you meet the SBA Small Business Size Standards? Do you have an ACTIVE registration in SAM? If both of these are yes, then you are on your way to becoming SBA Certified. The length of time for an SBA Certification depends on the type between Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and more. Click here to use the Small Business Calculator Tool if needed.
Woman-Owned Small Business
As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification is about 6-9 months due to submitting documentation and approval,
Veteran-Owned Small Business
As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain a Veteran-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB & SDVOSB) Certification is about 30-60 days due to submitting documentation and approval,
HUBZone
As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Certification is about 3-4 months due to submitting documentation and approval,
8(a) Minority Owned Small Business Program
As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain an 8(a) Certification is about 5-6 months due to submitting documentation and approval,
Filing Assistance
USBRI has been offering filing assistance for Small Business and Set-Aside Certifications for over 11 years. Constantly on top of everchanging procedures, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. As an additional requirement, USBRI will be able to facilitate the SAM Registration for you as well.
If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below
If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.
