NBP Verified

Verification for Black-owned businesses

The NBP Verified badge tells customers, partners and corporate buyers that we have reviewed your ownership documents and confirmed your business is at least 51% Black-owned, operated and controlled.

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Why it matters

What verification does for you

For business owners

Stand apart in search results with a badge on your listing, and give customers a reason to choose you with confidence.

For shoppers

Buy with confidence. The badge means someone has checked the paperwork, so your money goes where you intend it to go.

For corporate buyers

Find suppliers whose ownership has been reviewed when you are building a more diverse vendor list.

Qualifications

Who can be verified

At least 51% of the business is owned by one or more Black individuals
Black owners control day-to-day management and long-term decisions
The business is legally registered and currently operating
The business has a published listing on The New Black Pages

Documents we ask for

Business registration (articles of organization or incorporation, or a business license)
Proof of the ownership split (operating agreement, bylaws, stock ledger or sole-proprietor filing)
An existing certification, if you have one (for example MBE or a state or city minority-business certificate)

Documents are used only to review your application and are never shown on your listing. Please do not upload Social Security numbers or bank details.

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Black-Owned51% or more

How it works

Four steps to your badge

List your business

Create your free listing so we have a page to attach the badge to.

Apply

Fill in the form below and upload your ownership documents.

Review

Our team reviews your documents and contacts you if anything is missing.

Get verified

Your listing receives the NBP Verified badge.

Apply

Start your application

Verification is free during our launch period. We will email you as soon as your review is complete.

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