Georgia Business Certification
State verification for eligible business categories, including minority, women, veteran and small businesses. [Georgia business certification guidance]
Georgia Department of Administrative Services. Georgia program. Official program information
Sources reviewed .
Who qualifies
Georgia-domiciled businesses meeting the relevant state category definition and certification documentation requirements. [Georgia business certification guidance]
- Obtain certification from a DOAS-recognized organization where required for the category. [Georgia business certification guidance]
- Have a state supplier ID and submit the requested category evidence; small-business review requires the specified tax documentation. [Georgia business certification guidance]
Cost
DOAS certification is free; any fee charged by an underlying third-party certifier is separate. [Georgia business certification guidance]
Processing time
A typical processing time is not stated in the official sources reviewed. [Georgia business certification guidance]
What it unlocks
- Recognition of the business’s category in Georgia’s procurement certification system. [Georgia business certification guidance]
How to apply
- Review DOAS’s accepted certifiers and obtain the required underlying certification. [Georgia business certification guidance] Check recognized certifications.
- Use the Georgia procurement application route and supply the supplier ID and supporting evidence. [Georgia business certification guidance] Follow the DOAS application steps.