F.A.Q

  1. What is DiversityCertifications.com?

    • DC is a national repository of business documents required for the Supplier Diversity Process. It facilitates both diversity suppliers, buyers, and supplier diversity teams by providing one-stop-shopping for:

      • Finding certified diversity businesses through one national central directory

      • Providing online access to certification documents, business licenses, insurance certifications

  2. Does DiversityCertifications.com certify?

    • No, DiversityCertifications.com is not a certification organization

  3. Do I need to be a certified business to join?

    • No, but you need to begin the certification process by contacting a certifying agency

  4. What are the benefits for a supplier to join?

    • Manage all your business and administrative documentation online, easily, efficiently and effectively
    • Save the time and energy you spend on sending copies of your certification, licenses and other required business documentation to prospective clients
    • Be seen by a vaster, wider pool of prospective client companies you may not even know are looking for suppliers

  5. What's the cost for a supplier to join?

    • $79/year

  6. What are the benefits for a buyer to join?

    • Access to the nations most comprehensive directory of Women, Minority, Disable Veterans, Physically challenged and Gay/Lesbian businesses
    • Avoid bursting file cabinets: manage all your suppliers’ business and administrative documentation online, easily, efficiently and effectively
    • Save the time and energy your organization normally spends on organizing and keeping track of the various documentation of all your suppliers
    • Save the time and energy your organization would normally spend requesting and receiving documentation from suppliers, whether new or updated documentation
    • Gain access to more certified suppliers in less time

  7. What's the cost for a buyer to join?

    • $595/year

  8. Why should I put my certificate(s) online?

    Most Buyers need a current hardcopy of your MBE Certification for their files. Because DiversityCertifications.com provides a unique link to your certification form(s), you’re making it easier for them to obtain yours. Now all a Buyer has to do is click, download, print and file. It makes yours and buyer's life easier.

  9. How do I pay DiversityCertifications.com for the membership cost?

    • Payment is made via credit card online. MasterCard, American Express and Visa are accepted

  10. Who has access to my certificate?

    • Register members of DiversityCertifications.com

    • Anyone else whom you give your unique link to that has Internet access.

  11. How do I upload my certificate(s)?

    • File Specifications:

      • Scan your certification(s) as a JPG or GIF image file.
      File should not exceed 100K in size.
      (If you do not know how to scan or digitize your certification document, take your Diversity Certification Document(s) to a local Print Shop, and bring these specifications with you. They will be able to scan them for you at a very low cost.)

    • Instructions for Upload:

      • Step 1: Scan your Diversity Certification as a JPG or GIF image file, not larger than 100K.

      Step 2: Have your certification image file on your computer, or on a disk readily available.

      Step 3: Sign in at Div2000.com.

      Step 4: After signing in, click on Update Profile to access your profile.

      Step 5: On the second page of your profile information, there are links to upload your electronic certification(s).

      Step 6: Save your updated profile, and you are all finished!

  12. How do I update my certificate(s)?

    • Sign in at DiversityCertifications.com
    • Click on Update Profile
    • On the second page of your profile information, there are links to Upload your electronic certification(s)
    • Save your updated profile

  13. Where can I get certified?

  14. When is my certificate available after uploading?

    • Your uploaded certifications will be immediately available to anyone viewing your profile

  15. Do I receive anything after I join?

    • Yes, you will receive a unique link to your certification

  16. Will I be notified when it's time to renew my membership?

    • Yes, you will receive a notification 90, 60 and 30 days before expiration date

  17. What type of documents can I upload besides my certification document(s)?

    • Quality Insurance Certificate, Insurance Certificate, W9, Business License, Awards ...

  18. Who do I contact if I have technical questions regarding the system?

    • If you have any technical questions, please fill out the form on Contact Us page, we check our emails frequently and will respond to you ASAP.


























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