Syracuse, NY · Onondaga County
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Certification Application
This 19-page application lets businesses seek Minority and Women Business Enterprise certification from the City of Syracuse by providing ownership, operations, experience, and supporting documents.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application gathers details about a firm’s ownership, management, business operations, work history, and supporting records so the City of Syracuse can assess eligibility for M/WBE certification. The form says applicants must have operated in their current configuration for at least nine months; applicants also provide required attachments and complete the oath verification. Review the acknowledgements, which describe the City’s rights and possible consequences of false statements.
Who needs it
Business owners seeking City of Syracuse M/WBE certification should complete the application and provide the supporting documents required for their business structure.
Why it needs a notary
The page 14 Verification section requires an oath notarization, signed by the sole proprietor, a partner, or an authorized corporate officer, as applicable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Syracuse M/WBE Certification Application and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicable fields, enter N/A where instructed, and gather supporting documents for your business structure.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the signer required by your business structure.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the video appointment and sign the Verification section under oath as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the notarized application and required attachments to the Syracuse department at the address listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Syracuse. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the M/WBE application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The signer named for the business structure completes the oath and signs during the video appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this Syracuse M/WBE application?
- Yes. The application instructs sole proprietors, partners, or authorized corporate officers to verify the application under oath before a notary.
- Who should sign the Verification section?
- The form specifies the owner for a sole proprietorship, a partner for a partnership, or an officer authorized and designated by the board of directors for a corporation.
- Can I submit the application after the online notary appointment?
- After notarization, return the completed application and required attachments to the Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development at the address printed on the form. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Does New York allow remote online notarization?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Rush Notary can arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary.