DUNS Numbers
Before you can bid on government proposals, you need to obtain a Dun &
Bradstreet, or DUNS, Number, a unique nine-digit identification number for each
physical location of your business. DUNS Number assignment is free for all
businesses required to register with the federal government for contracts or
grants.
What do I need to get my DUNS Number?
When registering for your DUNS Number, you will need the following on hand:
- Legal name
- Headquarters name and address for your business
- Doing Business As (DBA) or other name by which your business is commonly recognized
- Physical address, city, state and ZIP Code
- Mailing address (if separate from headquarters and/or physical address)
- Telephone number
- Contact name and title
- Number of employees at your physical location
- Whether you are a Home-Based Business
How do I get my DUNS Number?
Getting your DUNS Number is easy. Visit DUNS Request Service to obtain more detailed instructions on applying for your DUNS Number.
Also, see the Small Business Administration's FAQs page
for obtaining a DUNS Number and visit Contractor Registrations (CCR).