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Are there situations in which the new SBA certification program would deny an application of a firm currently approved under the VA CVE system? Why?
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Are there situations in which the new SBA certification program would approve an application of a firm that was denied under the VA CVE system? Why?
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Can a franchise owner get certified?
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Can I apply on behalf of a Veteran as a Caretaker?
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Can I self de-certify my certification?
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Can SBA de-certify my SDVOSB or VOSB?
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Can someone submit an VetCert application on my behalf?
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Document Requirement: Proof of Marriage
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Document Requirement: Caregiver's formal appointment
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Document Requirement: Trust Agreement
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Document Requirement: IRS SS4 TIN Issuance Letter with correct name and EIN
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Document Requirement: Articles of Organization
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Does my Joint Venture need to get certified by SBA?
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Does my Mentor-Protégé relationship require certification?
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How do I complete an advanced search of veteran-owned small businesses and download my results?
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How do I confirm my VOSB/SDVOSB status on my application?
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How do I know when I need to recertify my business?
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How do I notify SBA that my joint venture is pursuing a contract?
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How do I recertify my business?
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How do I register for VetCert access to apply for certification or re-certification?
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How do I report a Joint Venture (JV)?
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How do I report to SBA the changes to a certified business?
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How do I submit an application on behalf of a Veteran?
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How do I update a personal address for verifications?
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How do I update the banking information on my SAM.gov | Home entity registration?
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How long before my certification expires should I begin the recertification process?
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I am certified by NVBDC, can that certification be transferred?
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I am the Veteran sole owner/majority owner but live in a community property state - is this a problem?
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I cannot find a copy of my CVE/VA determination letter, how can I get a copy?
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I have a second job; can I still certify my business?
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I have a silent partner, can I still get verified?
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I just got my certification from the VA, when will I have to recertify with SBA?
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I need to correct my application, I'm not currently certified by another SBA program. How can I do this?
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If a business is owned 50/50, both are veterans, but only one has a service-connected disability, how do I apply?
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If I am denied, does SBA explain why?
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If I am denied, how long to I have to file an appeal?
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If I am denied, what must be included in an appeal?
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If my certification expires while I have a contract, does it nullify that contract?
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Is an Operating Agreement required for an LLC?
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Is my SBA Veteran Small Business Certification good in my state for state contracts?
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Is there a difference between veteran owned and veteran controlled?
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Is there a Federal VOSB goal in contracting?
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Is there a hearing before a denial?
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Is there still self-certification or only certification/verification by SBA?
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Is verification or certification required for non-VA contracts?
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My NAICS code doesn't show in my SAM profile, how do I fix it?
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My VA/CVE SDVOSB verification has expired, do I have to start over?
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My verification is getting ready to expire, will my verification be extended one year by SBA?
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Once certified, is the SBA linked to other systems (VIP, SAM.gov | Home ) or do I have to send information to those systems?
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Once I am certified how do I search for set-asides?
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Once I apply what is the average wait time to get verified?
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Public Search by NAICS
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If I am denied, what is the appeal process or what are my options?
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What is the required required documentation for a VetCert application?
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Required Documents: Minutes establishing the current operating practices
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Required Documents: Operating Agreement
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Required Documents: Articles of Incorporation, including all amendments
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Required Documents: Bylaws: All corporate bylaws and amendments
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Required Documents: Certificate of Formation
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Required Documents: K-1
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Required Documents: Limited and Limited Liability Partnership Agreement
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Required Documents: Partnership Agreement
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Required Documents: Proof of State Filing
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Required Documents: Stock Ledger or register showing a clear and complete history of all corporate stock transactions
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Required Documents: Proof of Marriage
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Where can I find the ‘SBA How To Prepare’ Fact Sheet?
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What is the VetCert Support Contact Phone Number?
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What contract information do joint ventures need to report?
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What do I need to get started?
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What is a Letter of No Objection?
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When is a Letter of No Objection required?
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How do I provide a Letter of No Objection?
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What happens if I don’t provide a Letter of No Objection?
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What is the benefit of getting certified?
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What is the definition of “Small Business” for the Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification?
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What is the difference between selecting the all awards purpose of registration and the financial assistance purpose?
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What is the Federal SDVOSB goal for agencies?
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When does certification as an SDVOSB or VOSB through the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification expire?
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When will SBA start accepting new certification applications and other requests?
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Where can I find my UEI?
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Where can I get assistance in getting verified? Are there organizations, agencies, etc.?
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Who must sign to submit the Veteran Small Business Certification application?
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Who validates veteran status?
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Will CVE businesses be allowed to use the CVE shield and branding or will they be required to use SBA branding?
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Will I be subject to an audit from SBA?
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Will the new system handle the high volume of applicants expected in 2023 when firms can no longer self-certify?
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Will the VA still have the VA Veterans First Contracting Program?
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Will the VA VetBiz VIP be updated with the new certifications from SBA?
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Will VOSB/SDVOSB status eventually be visible in the Dynamic Small Business Search?
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Will working remotely affect my ability to show control?
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What Businesses Had Pending Applications with VetCert as of December 31, 2023?
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What Should I Do if My Veteran Status from the Department of Veterans Affairs Does Not Qualify for the Veterans Small Business Certification Program?
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How does the MySBA certification application submission pause on August 1, 2024, impact my upcoming VetCert recertification?
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How will the application pause during the upgrade period affect the NDAA 2024 mandate?

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Last updated: Dec 27, 2023

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