Before you can bid on government proposals, you need to obtain a Dun & Bradstreet, or D-U-N-S, Number, a unique nine-digit identification number for each physical location of your business. D-U-N-S 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 D-U-N-S Number?

When registering for your D-U-N-S 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 D-U-N-S Number?

Good news! Getting your D-U-N-S Number is easy. Visit D-U-N-S Request Service to obtain more detailed instructions on applying for your D-U-N-S Number.

Also, see the FAQs for obtaining a D-U-N-S Number and visit System for Award Management (SAM).