The application for the Clutch Certification Program requires information on your business identification and registration, as well as a brief statement explaining the importance of this certification to your company.
You can access the application for Clutch’s Certification program here: Apply Now
The application form will request information about your company’s identification, registration, approved certifications, and other organizations your company belongs to, then require a brief written statement explaining your interest in this certification.
Our team will evaluate your application materials. If you haven’t been previously certified or some information is missing from your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 5-minute video interview with our team to verify your application materials.
Once your certification is approved by Clutch, your company will be listed on the relevant specialty directory page(s) on our platform.
If your company has been previously certified by an accredited third-party, such as the SBA or MBE, submit your certificate with your application for quicker processing.
Requirements for Clutch Certifications
This program is designed to help socially and/or economically disadvantaged vendors market their businesses and connect with buyers who seek their services. With this goal in mind, there is zero cost to apply for this program. We do, however, outline clear requirements that applicants must meet:
Minority-Owned Certification
- Must be at least 51% owned by minority group members who are US citizens. We abide by the federal definition of minority groups, “by a member (or collection of members) of four ethnic or racial groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hasidic Jews, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders” with the addition of members from MENA; the Middle East and North Africa.
- Companies without a previous third party certification are subject to a video interview, where they verify their application information
- Companies may be subject to additional proof of identification
Woman-Owned Certification
- At least 51% owned by a woman
- Companies without a previous third party certification are subject to a video interview, where they verify their application information
- Companies may be subject to additional proof of identification
LGBTQ-Owned Certification
- At least 51% owned by an LGBT person
- Exercises independence from any non-LGBT business enterprise
- Companies without a previous third party certification are subject to a video interview, where they verify their application information
- Companies may be subject to additional proof of identification
Veteran-Owned Certification
- Be at least 51% owned by a veteran
- Companies without a previous third party certification are subject to a video interview, where they verify their application information
- Companies may be subject to additional proof of identification
Disability-Owned Certification
- Be at least 51% owned by individuals with a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Companies without a previous third party certification are subject to a video interview, where they verify their application information
- Companies may be subject to additional proof of identification
Definitions are subject to change.
For further questions, please reach out to certification@clutch.co.