Wisconsin Department of Transportation > Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Application

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Application

Upcoming virtual presentation: DBE Certification and How to Apply, November 29, 5:30 p.m.

Eligibility requirements and application

Who qualifies as a DBE?

Any small business at least 51% owned, operated and fully controlled on a daily basis by a member or members of the groups listed below qualifies.

In the case of publicly held firms, a member or members of the listed groups must own at least 51% of the stock issued. Groups includes:

African Americans
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
Asian-Pacific Americans
Asian-Indian Americans
Women

Individuals who are not members of one of the groups above can be found to be socially disadvantaged as defined by Appendix E of 49 CFR Part 26. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR Part 26

How to Apply

In-State Applicants – Wisconsin-based applicants

Submit a completed Uniform Certification Program (UCP) application packet and required supporting documentation to the nearest certifying agency and participate in an on-site interview by the certifying agency.

Note: A complete application includes the required documentation as listed in the Supporting Documentation Checklist on page 15 of the application form.

WisDOT, the City of Madison, Dane County and Milwaukee County are all certifying agencies.

UCP DBE Application Packet

Uniform Certification Roadmap for Applicants
Instructions for completing the Uniform Certification Application
Unified Certification Application Form(Required)
Affidavit of Certification(Notary Required)
Uniform Certification Supporting Documents checklist

Document Management Organization Tips

Instructions for completing the Personal Net Worth Statement
Personal Net Worth Statement Form (Notary Required)
Requested work/Geographic area summary form (DT2188)
Contractor statement of experience (DT2186)
Schedule of owned/leased vehicles(Trucking Firms)

Visit WisDOT's trucking webpage

To ensure your application is received and reviewed, please send DBE certification application materials via email to: DBE_Alert@dot.wi.gov and include “DBE Certification Application” in the subject line.

For completed applications with large attachments that cannot be sent via email, you may request file link to directly and securely upload your files by emailing: DBE_Alert@dot.wi.gov with “Large File Request” in the subject line.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to U.S. business economy.

SBA's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code Table

Interstate Applicants – Out-of-State DBE certified firms applying in Wisconsin

Form for DBE Certified firms seeking Certification in Wisconsin

Firms seeking Interstate DBE Certification are not required to complete the UCP application form.

Interstate ACDBE firms should apply for Wisconsin ACDBE certification with Milwaukee County.

IMPORTANT: All DBE Certification Applicants and DBE Certified firms must be registered with the Civil Rights and Compliance System (CRCS).

Register using the full legal name of your business
More information about the contractor registration system
For issues with registration, contact Paul Ndon: paul.ndon@dot.wi.gov

WisDOT Certified DBE Logo

Certified DBEs may use the WISDOT Certified DBE logo.