Account Setup


The process to apply for certification and/or Hire Houston First registration with the City of Houston involves 2 steps:



Please fill in the information below. The registration process takes only a couple of minutes, and all information can be updated at any time after registration. You will then be automatically directed to the start of the application form. This account registration provide secure access to the system; it is not the final application you must complete and submit for Certification or Hire Houston First registration.


Important Note: If you received any form of notice from the City of Houston regarding this system, an account may have been pre-configured for you. Please look up your business to see if an account already exists. You can also check with Customer Service before registering to check for an existing account. If you are currently certified or have a current Hire Houston First designation, then your firm is already in the system.


If you have questions about this registration process or need more information, please contact Customer Service.


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* required entry
Section 1: Business Lookup
Tax ID Number *
Enter your firm's Tax ID Number and click Lookup to check if an account already exists.
9 digit Federal Tax ID; firms are strongly encouraged not to use SSN as the tax ID. Tax ID Numbers can be easily obtained from the IRS at no charge.
Section 2: Business Information
Business Name *
DBA Name
Company Type *
Company Ethnicity
Company Gender
Section 3: Business Contact Information
Main Company Email *
Main Phone *
 
Main Fax
 
Company Website
Company Address *
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
City *
State/Province *
U.S. States/Provinces
 
or 
Canadian Provinces
Zip Code/Postal Code *
U.S. Zip Code
 
or 
Canadian Postal Code
Country *
Section 4: Company Contact Person
Name *
First name
Last name
Title
Email/Username *
Phone Number *
 Ext. 
Mobile Number
Fax Number
Choose password *
Password requirements:
Must be at least 8 characters long
Retype password *
Time Zone *
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