The entire process, from the time you open the application to the time you receive your certification, could take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.  First, your organization needs to complete the application and assemble any supporting materials.  Once the application is submitted, the Green Business Team will review the information and schedule a time for a mutually convenient onsite verification visit, usually within a couple of weeks.  After the onsite visit, you might be required to provide additional information, but once you have met all of the certification requirements, you'll receive an official certification notification within two weeks.