MBE Only Certification 

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is the State’s Official Certification Agency.

Firms with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification may meet minority participation goals on state-funded contracts issued by the State of Maryland in addition to contracts funded by counties and cities within Maryland that accept MDOT’s certification for their minority participation programs.

NOTE: Applicants who submit the Uniform Certification Application are evaluated for eligibility in both the MBE and DBE programs simultaneously. The eligibility standards for both programs are very similar and OMBE strongly recommends applicants submit the Uniform Certification Application.

• There is no cost to apply for certification as an MBE/DBE.
• It takes several months to complete the entire process once a complete application package has been received.
• Submitting an incomplete application package will delay the overall certification process.
• Please follow the Documentation Checklist appropriate to your business structure.
• Don’t hesitate to contact OMBE with questions at any time.
• ​410-865-1269
• mbe@mdot.maryland.gov

Steps to Submit an Application for MBE Certification

1. Download the Minority Business Enterprise Disclosure Affidavit (application)..
• Print or save to your desktop.
2. Read the instructions for completing the application.
3. Complete all sections of the application.
• Do not leave blanks on the application.
• Note “N/A” in areas that are not applicable.
• For areas marked as “N/A,” include a brief statement about why that information is not applicable.
4. Download and complete the required Personal Net Worth (PNW) Form.
• Read the PNW Instructions and PNW Overview for guidance on completion of the PNW.
• Print PNW form or save it to your desktop.
• This is the official form to be used for MBE/DBE/ACDBE Certification.
5. Review the appropriate Document Checklist for submitting applications.
• These are the official checklists to be used for MBE/DBE/ACDBE Certification.
6. If submitting online:
• follow the instructions provided here.
7. If submitting by mail:
• compile the application, PNW, and all required documentation in a folder or binder with tabs correlated to the checklist.
• If for any reason you are not providing all required documentation, include a brief written statement under the correlating tab as to why the documents are not provided.
• Send the completed application and all required documentation to:
• Maryland Department of Transportation
• Office of Minority Business Enterprise
• 7201 Corporate Center Drive
• Hanover, MD 21076
8. Retain a copy of the entire application package for your files.