Get certified as an LBE

Make copies of any documentation to support your application.

You must include federal tax returns for the past 5 years for both the business and the owners' personal taxes.

You must also include proof of your:

• Office Lease and Proof of Payment
• Business license
• Business and Personal Tax Returns
• Business type (LLC, Corp., partnership, non-profit)
• Federal employer ID number (FEIN)
• List of Owners or Board Members
• Employee Payroll Documents
• Goods and Services (three invoices and contracts 

To apply for LBE certification or recertification, submit your application online. 

Make sure your application includes:

• A completed application form
• Supporting documents

Complete 1 of the following LBE application forms, depending on your organization type:

• LBE Business Application
• LBE Non Profit (NPE LBE) Business Application 

Make copies of any documentation to support your application.

You must include federal tax returns for the past 5 years for both the business and the owners' personal taxes.

You must also include proof of your:

• Office Lease and Proof of Payment
• Business license
• Business and Personal Tax Returns
• Business type (LLC, Corp., partnership, non-profit)
• List of Owners or Board Members
• Employee Payroll Documents
• Goods and Services (three invoices and contracts)
• Federal employer ID number (FEIN)

To apply for LBE certification or recertification, submit your application by emailing it to LBEcert@sfgov.org. 

Make sure your application includes:

• A completed application form
• Supporting documents

Complete 1 of the following LBE application forms, depending on your organization type:

• LBE Business Application
• LBE Non Profit (NPE LBE) Business Application 

Make copies of any documentation to support your application.

You must include federal tax returns for the past 5 years for both the business and the owners' personal taxes.

You must also include proof of your:

• Office Lease and Proof of Payment
• Business license
• Business and Personal Tax Returns
• Business type (LLC, Corp., partnership, non-profit)
• List of Owners or Board Members
• Employee Payroll Documents
• Goods and Services (three invoices and contracts)
• Federal employer ID number (FEIN)

To apply for LBE certification or recertification, mail in your application.

Make sure your application includes:

• A completed application form
• Supporting documents

Include "Attention: Certification Unit" on your envelope.