Veteran Owned
Business Certification

Texas SBA® enables business owners to give purchasing managers, contractors, lenders, customers, and others business partners evidence their company is owned by one of more veterans1 and is registered with Veteran Owned Business Certification.

Requirements for Veteran Owned Business Certification1

  • 51% or more of the ownership interest in the company must be by a current or former member or group of former or current members of one or more the following service branches:

    • U.S. Army
    • U.S. Army Reserve
    • Army National Guard of the United States
    • U.S. Marine Corps
    • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
    • U.S. Navy
    • U.S. Navy Reserve
    • U.S. Air Force
    • U.S. Air Force Reserve
    • Air National Guard of the United States
    • U.S. Coast Guard
    • U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
    • Texas Army National Guard
    • Texas Air National Guard
    • Texas State Guard

  • Company must be registered in the State of Texas.

Reasons for Certification

  • Establish Company Image & Reputation
  • Solicit Community & Peer Recognition
  • Exhibit Company Pride & Honor
  • Publicize Company Ownership Structure
  • Distinguish Oneself from Competitors
  • Network with Supporters of the Military

Certification Package Includes

  • Certification Number
  • Signed Letters of Certification
  • Certification Certificates
  • Certification ID Card w/ Photo (optional)
  • Certification Decals
  • Certification Seals
  • Hardcopy Certification Proofs
  • Digital Certification Proofs
  • 24-Hour Online Verification
  • 24-Hour Cellular Phone Verification

Texas SBA® Veteran Owned Business Certification does not require audited financial statements; no classroom or course attendance; no minimum years in operation; and no "on-site examination" of your company's office is required.

APPLY FOR VETERAN OWNED
BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

Veteran Owned Business Certification is extremely beneficial for new companies and home-based businesses as marketing used to generate customer interest and potential clients.

1. Texas SBA® Terms of Service.