Overview

This guide walks you through how to complete the self-certification process on Tough Leaf.

Step 1: Log in to Your Account

Enter your login credentials to access your accounts.

What to do:

  1. Enter your email address
  2. Enter your password
  3. Click Log In
Use “Forgot password?” if you need to reset your password.

Step 2: Access Your Dashboard

After logging in, you will be redirected to your dashboard.

What to do:

  1. Wait for the page to load
  2. Locate the Quick Actions section

You should see:

  • My Company
  • Browse Opportunities
  • Self Certify
  • My Profile

If this is your first time, you may see “No Projects Yet.”

Step 3: View Your Company Profile

Access your company profile to review your business information.

What to do:

  1. Click My Company from Quick Actions
  2. Review your company information

You can view:

  • Company details (email, address, ethnicity)
  • Reference projects
  • Company highlights
  • Capabilities
As a Diverse Firm, you can view your company profile but cannot edit it.

Step 4: Return to the Home Page

Click the Tough Leaf logo (top left) to return to your dashboard.

What to do:

  1. Click the Tough Leaf logo at the top left

Step 5: Manage Your Profile

Update your personal information and account settings.

What to do:

  1. Click My Profile
  2. Update your information as needed

You can:

  • Upload a profile photo
  • Edit your name and job title
  • Update your phone number
  • Change your password
  1. Click Save to apply changes
Deleting your account is permanent and cannot be undone.

Step 6: Start Self Certification

Begin the self-certification process.

What to do:

  1. From the dashboard, locate Self Certify
  2. Click Self Certify to start

Step 7: Enter Company Information

Provide basic information about your business.

What to do:

  1. Select your self-certification type:
  2. Select your business type
  3. Add the state(s) where your business operates
  4. Click Next
These selections determine how your company is categorized and matched with opportunities.

Step 8: Upload Required Documents

Upload the documents needed to verify your business.

What to do:

1. Upload a Government ID

  • Select a document type
  • Upload the file

2. Upload a Business Document

  • Select a document type
  • Upload the file
  1. Click Next

Step 9: Complete Firm Details

Fill in detailed information about your company.

What to do:

  1. Complete Company Details
  2. Fill in Company Highlights
  3. Add Contacts (if applicable)
  4. Add or confirm Addresses
  5. Select Capabilities and upload your capability statement
  6. Select Labor Type options
  7. Enter Bonding Capacity
  8. Add a description in the About section
  9. Click Next
The more complete your profile is, the better your chances of being matched with relevant projects.

Step 10: Affirm and Submit

Review and confirm your information.

What to do:

  1. Check the affirmation box
  2. Type your name exactly as shown
  3. Enter the current date
  4. Click Submit

Step 11: Confirmation After Submission

After submitting your self-certification, you will see a confirmation message.

Click Confirm Information & Continue to proceed.