10. Claiming a Business in MySBA Certifications for Legacy Users
This guide is meant for users who are from legacy systems (Certify, VetCert, WOSB, and HUBZone) who have already claimed their business within those platforms. When you create an account for MySBA Certifications, you will need to re-claim your business. Follow the guidance below to help you Claim your Business.
In order to claim a business, you must provide your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
If you receive a Business Already Claimed message, verify the account numbers are entered correctly and your SAM account is in an active status.
Once logged in to MySBA Certifications you will see this landing page.
This page displays after the Primary Qualified Owner (PQO) selects Begin on the Post-login Landing Page.
In order to start the application, the PQO must claim a business from the http://SAM.gov registered business database. To do this, identify your UEI, CAGE code, and TIN and enter the information for each into corresponding fields on the page. Then select Find.
The next page will display your business. Please select the associated business type from the "Confirm your Business Type" dropdown menu above your business listing and review the listed business information for accuracy. Once complete, select Next.
Before completing the Claim Your Business section, a pop-up will appear to notify you that selecting the wrong business type will result in you resubmitting your application. Once you click Yes you will then need to confirm your selected business type from the "Confirm your Entity Structure". Please double check your selected business type is the same business type listed in your business' listing. Once confirmed, select Continue. The pop-up will close and you are free to start the application process.
Once you successfully claimed your business you will be taken to your dashboard where you will need to start your Business Information. Click the blue Start button to begin.
You will begin by entering in your ownership information.
Next you will be prompted to enter in your control and operations information.
Lastly, you will read your privacy statements and then click Next to get tot he attestation page where you will check the box and click Submit. You will then see a pop-up confirming you are ready to submit your application.
Once successfully submitted, you will be directed back to your dashboard home page.
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