D‑U‑N‑S Number
How to Get a D‑U‑N‑S Number
Here’s how to claim your company’s D‑U‑N‑S® Number
Get a D‑U‑N‑S Number
Obtaining a Dun & Bradstreet D‑U‑N‑S Number is simple and free. Short for Data Universal Numbering System, a D‑U‑N‑S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier for businesses. It can open many doors for your company, giving you the opportunity to partner with other businesses, receive and submit contract bids, and more.
How to Get a D‑U‑N‑S Number
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D‑U‑N‑S Number Timeline
How long will it take for you to receive your number after you complete your D‑U‑N‑S Number application? In most cases, you’ll receive your number within 30 business days.
D‑U‑N‑S Number Cost
There is no cost to request and receive a D‑U‑N‑S Number. However, you can pay a small fee to speed up the process and receive your number more quickly. Businesses big and small can get a D‑U‑N‑S Number. That includes nearly all business types, from S‑Corps to partnerships, LLCs, and more.
Why Do I Need a D‑U‑N‑S Number?
Even if you don’t need a D‑U‑N‑S Number at this moment, it may still be a good idea to get a D‑U‑N‑S Number. You never know when you might have the opportunity to do business with a company that requires it. Fill out your D‑U‑N‑S Number application now so that you can start building your credit history and be ready for when opportunity strikes.
Get a D‑U‑N‑S Number FAQs
You can get a D‑U‑N‑S Number right on this page. First, though, check to make sure you don’t already have a D‑U‑N‑S Number for your business. If not, choose the category that best fits your business and situation and fill out the information requested. You may be contacted by a Dun & Bradstreet representative to verify your information.
In most cases, you should receive your number in no more than 30 business days.
You are not required to have a D‑U‑N‑S Number to own and operate your business. However, you may need a D‑U‑N‑S Number if you want to work with certain companies or government agencies. Even if you don’t need a number now, it may still be a good idea to get a D‑U‑N‑S Number so you have it on hand in case you want to work with an organization that requires it.
It’s very easy to check to see if your business already has a D‑U‑N‑S Number. Just head over to our D‑U‑N‑S Number lookup tool. You’ll need to put in some information about your company and then you can search our database.
If you find you already have a D‑U‑N‑S Number, now might be a good time to check that all your company’s information is up to date. If you need to request updates, learn how to update the business information in your Company’s profile.
There are no requirements around if or how you display your D‑U‑N‑S Number. If you regularly work with organizations that require a D‑U‑N‑S Number, you may want to include it on your company website, brochures, emails, business cards, and more. This will make it easier for other companies to look up your D‑U‑N‑S profile if needed.
No. Your company’s D‑U‑N‑S Number is a totally unique company identifier that is issued just once and can be obtained at no cost to you. Your number will never expire or change even if your business closes or is purchased by another company. There is never a requirement that you purchase any product or services to obtain, use, or maintain your D‑U‑N‑S Number.
You can view and request updates to your company’s information for free by calling 1 (800) 463-6362
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