State certification · California
Get California SB certified
DGS certifies small businesses for state contracting preferences.
Eligibility (with affiliates)
Per DGS.
- Independently owned and operated
- Not dominant in its field
- Principal office in California
- Owners or officers domiciled in California
- 100 or fewer employees
- Average gross receipts ≤ $19M (3 tax years)
Steps
- 1Set up a Cal eProcure profile
- 2Gather tax returns and ownership details
- 3Apply for SB certification
- 4Respond to any DGS requests
FAQ
What about manufacturers?
DGS lets a manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees qualify without the receipts cap.
Want a second set of eyes?
$149 one-time gap report. You still file.