Eligibility Requirements
Disadvantaged businesses interested in being certified by the Michigan Unified Certification Program (MUCP) must submit an application to one of the Certifying Agencies. Instructions and applications are available for your convenience on this website and may be printed. Applications may also be obtained by contacting any of the Certifying Agencies.
Firms applying for DBE Certification with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), may apply online by selecting the button at the top of the screen. Firms applying for certification from the Detroit Department of Transportation, or for Wayne County Human Relations, must contact those Certifying Agencies Certifying Agencies for information on how to apply for certification .
If your firm is seeking certification as a for-profit business in the MDOT DBE Certification program, MDOT recommends that you closely review the certification eligibility requirements prior to beginning your firm's certification application. Certification requirements can be found on the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) website at:Eligibility | US Department of Transportation