In order to process and issue payments to our vendors, the CSU is required to have certain forms completed and on file. These forms include a Vendor Data Record Form, and either a "Withholding Exemption Certificate" (Form 590) for California resident or a "Nonresident Withholding Allocation Worksheet" (Form 587).

CSU Chancellor’s Office Vendors ONLY
If you have a California address, fill out a California Resident Packet (.pdf). If you do not have a California address, fill out a California Non-resident Packet (.pdf)

The flow chart (.pdf) will help you determine which packet to fill out or visit the Secretary of State Web site to verify if you are registered to do business in the State of California.

If we fail to receive a completed form, payment of your invoice cannot be made. Return completed form to: CSU - Office of the Chancellor, Attention: Contract Services and Procurement, 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802 or fax to 562-951-4969. Please note, Federal Form W-9 CANNOT be substituted for the Vendor Data Record.

CSU Campus Vendors ONLY
CSU Campus Vendors referred to this website must complete the following forms and return them to the referring campus.  Do not send completed forms to the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach.

 If you have a California address, fill out a California Resident Packet (.pdf). If you do not have a California address, fill out a California Non-resident Packet (.pdf) 

The flow chart (.pdf) will help you determine which packet to fill out or visit the Secretary of State Web site to verify if you are registered to do business in the State of California.