Locally Based Enterprise (LBE) Certification Program

Gather the documents you will need to complete the process. Click "more info" for a list of the required documents, or download the checklist as a PDF.

Applicants must provide details of their recent gross receipts. Please fill out this document and have it ready when you apply: Gross Receipts (PDF).

Fill out the following two forms if you are applying for this certification based on the economic or social disadvantage of your employees: LBE Disadvantaged Status (PDF) and LBE Employees (PDF).

Businesses must be a registered vendor with the City of New York. To register, you must create an account on the Payee Information Portal.

Businesses are required to register with PASSPort. To register, you must create an account on the PASSPort portal.

Businesses must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Sole Proprietors that do not have an EIN may use a Social Security Number (SSN). Learn more about employer identification numbers here.

Free certification workshops are available if you need any help with this process. Check the Business Courses page for details.