Does SBA VetCert certification cost anything?
No. SBA VetCert certification is free. There is no application fee for initial certification or recertification. Similarly, SAM.gov registration is free — beware of third-party websites that charge fees for 'assistance' with SAM registration, as these are not authorized by the government. The only legitimate certification cost you might incur is for professional assistance gathering documents.
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