DBE Certification Help & Contractor Resources
CaliforniaUCP.org is a free, independent resource. We help California small businesses get and keep their DBE certification, and we publish plain-English guides on the requirements that come with bidding public contracts. We are not a government agency and do not issue certifications.
Certification Help
DBE Reevaluation Help
Free help preparing your 2026 Personal Narrative and updated personal net worth statement so a missed detail doesn't cost your certification.
Cross-certifyAdd Other Certifications
Already a DBE? See how to stack MBE, WBE, DVBE, SBE, and SB-PW certifications to reach more contracting programs.
Contractor Requirement Guides
Educational reference pages for certified and applying DBE firms. We do not sell, broker, or earn commissions on bonds or insurance, and we do not recommend specific providers.
Surety Bonds: How Bonding Works
Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required on most public works. What each bond does, how the SBA bond guarantee works, and what sureties evaluate.
Informational guideBusiness Insurance Requirements
General liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, and professional liability — which coverages public contracts require and typical limits and cost ranges.
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