The USDOT Final Rule of September 25, 2026 (91 FR 60885) changed what a DBE or ACDBE personal narrative has to show. This free, two-page checklist sets out:
- the dates your certifying agency is working to
- what the narrative must show now: what is new or changed in the Final Rule
- what does not change and is still required
- how GHN organizes a narrative: the qualifying event, the impediment, the economic impact
Download the checklist (PDF, 2 pages)
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GHN Communications is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any federal, state, or local government agency. GHN Communications does not provide legal advice, evaluate eligibility, influence certification determinations, or guarantee any outcome; your certifying agency alone decides. GHN Communications’ support focuses specifically on Personal Narrative development, communications and readiness support.
