The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) recognizes the valuable contributions of veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses to Wisconsin’s economy. To support these businesses, WDVA offers a certified Veteran-Owned Business logo, helping them identify, promote, and distinguish themselves in the marketplace.
How to Certify Your Business
In order to qualify:
- Business must be at least 51% owned by one or more veterans.
- Veteran owners must meet one of the following:
- Served on active duty under honorable conditions for at least two continuous years or the full period of your initial service obligation;
- Served on active duty under honorable conditions for at least 90 days during a statutorily-designated wartime period;
- Served on active duty under honorable conditions for any period of service as part of the Berlin Crisis under section 1 of executive order 10957 dated August 10, 1961;
- Served on active duty under honorable conditions in a designated crisis zone;
- Served under honorable conditions and received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, or an equivalent expeditionary or service medal;
- Was honorably discharged due to a service-connected disability or disability subsequently adjudicated to have been service-connected;
- Was honorably discharged due to reasons of hardship;
- Was released under honorable conditions due to a reduction in the U.S. armed forces.
To become a Certified Veteran-Owned Business:
- Complete the Veteran-Owned Business Certification Application.
- Provide proof of at least 51% veteran-ownership of the business.
- Provide DD-214 for each veteran owner.
Submit all the above to:
By Mail:
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran Benefits Resource Center
PO Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
By Phone: 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387)
By Email: Records@dva.wisconsin.gov
Additional Veteran Business Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Administration offers Disabled Veteran Business Certification, click here to find out more information.
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers the Veterans Small Business Certification (VetCert), click here to find out more information.
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