Get certified as an LBE

Make copies of any documentation to support your application.

You must include federal tax returns for the past 5 years for both the business and the owners' personal taxes.

You must also include proof of your:

• Office Lease and Proof of Payment
• Business license
• Business and Personal Tax Returns
• Business type (LLC, Corp., partnership, non-profit)
• Federal employer ID number (FEIN)
• List of Owners or Board Members
• Employee Payroll Documents
• Goods and Services (three invoices and contracts 

To apply for LBE certification or recertification, the best way to submit your application is online. 

Make sure your application includes:

• A completed application form
• Supporting documents

If you have issues logging in to your bidder or supplier account, contact User Support at sfcitypartnersupport@sfgov.org.

More information on how to fill out an LBE application:

• For Bidders: How to Fill out an online LBE application
• For Suppliers: How to fill out an online LBE application

Submit By Email or Mail

To submit via email or mail, complete one of the following paper application forms, depending on your organization type and certification status:

• LBE Initial Certification Paper Application
• LBE Recertification Paper Application
• LBE Certification Change Paper Application
• Non Profit LBE (NPE LBE) Certification Paper Application

Submit your completed application form and copies of all required documents to one of the following: