Annual Certification

Annual Update Process

• The annual update of a certification takes place within the first two years of the three year certification.  The update is done to confirm that a certified business is still in compliance with the Administrative Codes and to meet statutory data collection requirements.
• Applicants will be notified by email when it is time for the annual update of their certification, therefore, it is extremely important that the Department has your most current e-mail address.
• The applicants will be asked for the following information at the time of renewal:
• The previous year's gross receipts and number of employees
• Confirmation that the contact information is still current
• Notarized affidavit
• Out-of-state businesses must provide proof of current revenue in the State of Wisconsin and current home state certification
• This process can be completed online through the application website:
  https://wisdp.wi.gov/

Recertification Process

• The recertification of the certification takes place prior to the expiration of the three year certification.  The recertification is done to confirm that a certified business is still in compliance with the Administrative Codes.
• Applicants will be notified by email when it is time for the recertification of their certification.
• The applicants will be asked for the following information at the time of recertification:
• The previous three year's business tax returns
• Most current business financials (Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet)
• Changes to NIGP or NAICS codes
• Changes to ownership of the business
• Notarized affidavit
• $150 recertification fee made payable to the Department of Administration (WBE & DVB only) Out-of-state businesses must provide proof of current revenue in the State of Wisconsin (WBE only) and current home state certification (WBE & MBE only)
• This process can be completed online through the application website: 
  https://wisdp.wi.gov/
• If the review of the recertification is satisfactory, the business will be issued a new certificate that is valid for three more years.