Organization overview
What PANYNJ is and what it does.
The Port Authority issues its own certifications rather than accepting another body's, in six categories: MBE, WBE, SBE, DBE, ACDBE and SDVOB. MWBE firms are certified for five years, SBE and SDVOB firms for three years, and DBE and ACDBE firms for one year. Port Authority contracts carry goals of 20% MBE, 10% WBE and 3% SDVOB participation.
Certifications issued
What PANYNJ certifies you for.
Each certification below has its own guide with eligibility rules, application steps, fees, processing time, and the corporate or government buyers that recognize it.
Eligibility rules
Who can apply for PANYNJ certification.
- Ownership
- 51% owned and operated
Corporate buyers
Companies that source from PANYNJ-certified suppliers.
Corporate supplier diversity programs that recognize PANYNJ certification on their supplier registration portals. Once your certification is approved, you can register directly with any of these companies as a verified diverse supplier.
