Illinois DBE Certification Program

DBE certification pathway for minority-owned and other disadvantaged small businesses seeking federally funded transportation contracts.

About this program

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Firms must meet U.S. DOT DBE requirements, including social and economic disadvantage, business size, ownership, and control standards.

Submit a DBE certification application through the Illinois Unified Certification Program.
Provide ownership, control, size, financial, and disadvantaged-status documentation.
Complete review steps and maintain certification compliance.