To do business with the State of Alabama, you need a VSS account. You may have an account from past activity with the State; otherwise, you can register a new account.
1. Find out if there is already an account for your company to claim.
Many companies are already set up in STAARS because of past business activity with the state. You can search for an existing account to activate it.
2. If there is no existing account, register a new account.
If your Taxpayer Identification Number is not already registered, you can create a new account.
After you have submitted your registration online, you must submit a substitute W-9 certification form. (Use the "Download substitute W-9 certification form" link on the activation/registration pages. This will provide a form that is pre-filled with your account information.) You also need to submit additional documentation to satisfy security requirements.
3. Pay the subscription fee.
Once you are a registered vendor, in order to bid on new business opportunities, you must also pay the subscription fee. This $200 biennial fee allows your company to respond to solicitations and participate in business opportunities. Click the Pay Subscription Fee link at the top of the VSS home page.