What to do
1. Collect supporting documents
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
2. Fill out and submit your application
To apply for LBE certification or recertification, submit your application online.
Make sure your application includes:
- A completed application form
- Supporting documents
1. Fill out an application form
Complete 1 of the following LBE application forms, depending on your organization type:
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)
- List of Owners or Board Members
- Employee Payroll Documents
- Goods and Services (three invoices and contracts)
- Federal employer ID number (FEIN)
2. Fill out and submit your application
To apply for LBE certification or recertification, submit your application by emailing it to LBEcert@sfgov.org.
Make sure your application includes:
- A completed application form
- Supporting documents
LBEcert@sfgov.org
1. Fill out an application form
Complete 1 of the following LBE application forms, depending on your organization type:
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)
- List of Owners or Board Members
- Employee Payroll Documents
- Goods and Services (three invoices and contracts)
- Federal employer ID number (FEIN)
2. Submit your application
To apply for LBE certification or recertification, mail in your application.
Make sure your application includes:
- A completed application form
- Supporting documents
Contract Monitoring Division
1455 Market StreetSuite 16A
San Francisco, CA 94103
Include "Attention: Certification Unit" on your envelope.
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1455 Market StreetSuite 16A
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Last updated May 8, 2024