Apply Online:

1. To Apply for Certification for Subcontractor, use the following link
2. To register, the applicant has to click the “New EGov users register here”.
3. In the following link, the applicant has to enter all the details to register.
4. After entering all the information, the applicant has to click “Register”.
5. Once completed, the applicant has to use the first link to log in for applying.
6. Enter the mail ID password, and click the “Sign–In” button.
7. Now, the applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
8. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. And also upload the instructor's biometric signature.
10. The applicant has to pay the fee in online mode.
11. Once completed, click the “Submit” button.
12. Once the verification process gets done by the officer, the applicant gets a notification from the department.
13. The applicant gets the certificate through mail.
14. The processing time for this procedure is within 15 – 30 days.

Apply by Fax:

1. To Apply for Certification as a Subcontractor, the applicant has to approach the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration link
2. The applicant has to download the form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form. (Incomplete application forms are rejected)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the office fax number - (303) 231-5515.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. Once the verification process gets done by the officer, the applicant gets a notification from the department.
9. The applicant gets the contractor ID through the mail.
10. The processing time for this procedure is within 15 – 30 days.

• Identity proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Contractor license
• Application form link

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
201 12th St S
Suite 401
Arlington, VA 22202-5450
Fax (303) 231-5515.
Email: AskMSHA@dol.gov
Phone: (202) 693-9400

Online Filing Support
Phone: 1-877-778-6055
Email: desk.help@dol.gov
Website [www.msha.gov link]
Contact link
Regional offices link

• Any independent contractor who intends to Apply for a Contractor ID Request is eligible to make this application.

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 15 – 30 days.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Contractor ID number
• Name change
• New ID
• Other change
• Delete (Specify reason for deleting)
• New ID (Ownership Changed)
• Company/trade name
• Business address
• Mailing address
• City
• Company contact name
• State
• ZIP code
• Phone number
• Contractor's estimated hours on mine property
• District/Field Office
• Name of MSHA Employee Requesting Number
• Fax number

• Certification for subcontractors in the United States refers to the process of obtaining official recognition that a subcontractor meets certain qualifications or standards set by a particular organization or industry. This certification process is usually voluntary but can help subcontractors establish credibility and demonstrate their expertise to potential clients.

• Link

• Contractor ID cards can take on many forms such as photo identification, visitor management, safety clearances, proof of certifications, and even time & attendance. Most importantly, they can enhance job-site security.

• Link

Certification for subcontractors can offer several benefits, including:

• Increased credibility
• Improved marketability
• Access to new opportunities
• Professional development