Join our DGS Certification Workshop Series to get your small business certification on the spot! You’ll register directly in the portal, learn about the real benefits of being certified, and get your questions answered along the way. Plus, connect with other local business owners and build relationships while you’re there.
Small business owners will need to bring the following documents saved on either a USB or Laptop for the event to get certified (No iPads and cellphones as they are usually too small for the process):
Business & Tax Documents
- IRS EIN letter
- Federal tax returns (last 3 years or business lifespan if shorter)
- Sole proprietorships: personal federal tax returns (last 3 years)
Personal & Veteran Information
- Disabled Veteran resume
- VA Benefit Summary Letter (minimum 10% service-connected disability, dated within 1 year)
Licenses & Permits
- City or county business license
- Other applicable licenses or permits (e.g., CSLB license, seller’s permit)
Ownership & Management
- Signed statement explaining how the disabled veteran manages and controls the business if working more than 30 hours per week or managing another business
- Trust agreement and amendments (if applicable)
Equipment (if applicable)
- Equipment list, bills of sale, titles, and registrations
Legal Entity Documents
Sole Proprietorship
- Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable)
Partnership
- Partnership agreement and amendments
- Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable)
- Most recent personal federal tax return for each partner
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- LLP registration with the Secretary of State
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Articles of Organization
- Statement of Information
- Operating Agreement and amendments
- LLC must be wholly owned by qualified disabled veteran(s)
Corporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Statement of Information
- Corporate Bylaws and amendments
- Most recent meeting minutes showing election of officers and directors
- Stock Transfer Ledger and stock certificates
Organizer
The California Capital APEX Accelerator helps established businesses prepare for, pursue, and perform on contracts with all levels of government and public agencies. Our no-cost services include one-on-one counseling, training events on beginning and advanced topics, and bid matching. We provide services to businesses whose primary offices are in the following counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.