The SCTRCA is responsible for certifying firms for numerous agencies; thus, the volume is quite high. In addition, new applications and renewal applications are received daily. We also are required to conduct site visits for every applicant seeking certification in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and we conduct random site visits on firms applying into the Business Enterprise Program, therefore, additional time is required to conduct these visits.

Business Enterprise Program: If your firm is headquartered in the jurisdiction of the SCTRCA and is registered as a Domestic entity there is no cost for initial certification or recertification. If your firm is headquartered outside of the jurisdiction of the SCTRCA or registered as a Foreign Entity the initial application fee is $250 and the renewal, which is every (2) years the application fee is $100. The fee may be paid by a cashier’s check, business check or money order made payable to: South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA). If your file is closed for failure to submit your renewal application and you wish to be reinstated to the program before the end of the 6 month waiting period, the SCTRCA offers an Expedited Renewal fee of $200 as long as your firm is still eligible for certification. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: There are no fees associated with this program.

No. Certification does not guarantee being placed in a government entity’s database. You must contact each member entity and register to do business with them.

(SMWVBE’S) Business Enterprise Program: you are required to submit a renewal application which is available on our website along with the required documents listed on page three (3) of the renewal application. This is required every two (2) years.

(DBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: certification does not expire, however, you are required to submit an Annul Update Affidavit along with the required support documents listed on the affidavit every year in order to verify your firm still meets the eligibility requirements. Failure to submit this information will result in the initiation of the Decertification of your certification.

The SCTRCA must be notified within 30 days of any material changes in your firm including; address, phone/fax, email address, ownership, services provided or business structure. Failure to notify this Agency of these changes may result in the closing of your file. It is important to note that if the Tax ID changes, the firm must reapply for certification as a new company.

Attend one of the Agency’s Certification Workshops to get in depth information or set up an appointment to visit on the various certifications and how they can help your business. You can also read about the different certifications we offer and what it takes to be eligible for those specific certifications on this website.

No. The Minority and Woman Business Enterprise program and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program are two separate programs and each program has different requirements.

You must request the additional codes in writing. Include with your request a detailed description of the service or product you are providing along with support documentation. (Executed contract, invoices, canceled checks, etc.) A site visit may be required. Please contact the office for an Expansion Request Form.

For the Business Enterprise Program you are able to expedite your application only if one the Representatives from one of our Member Entities or Corporate Sponsors submits a priority request to the Agency. As for the Disadvantage Business Enterprise program we do not expedite applications.

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No, you only have to be certified at one. Once you have been certified at one of the agencies or at TXDOT, you have been certified for the whole state of Texas.