If you are a U.S. government agency, federal contractor, or prospective government vendor, then the federal government requires you get a D&B® D-U-N-S Number. The Data Universal Numbering System number (D-U-N-S) is a unique, nine-digit number that identifies each physical location, division and/or branch of your company and is used by the federal government to verify and monitor millions of businesses across the nation.

All government agencies or entities that work with or are affiliated with the U.S. government can get a D-U-N-S number for FREE and virtually instantly. The process is simple and quick!

Sign up for a FREE D-U-N-S number now:

Get D-U-N-S ONLINE

Get D-U-N-S via PHONE

(U.S. and Virgin Islands only)

If you are not a government entity and are interested in getting a D-U-N-S number, as well as information on additional credit services and credit management solutions from Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp., CLICK HERE.

D-U-N-S Request by PhoneFor U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands Requests only

Contact the D&B Government Customer Response Center

U.S. and U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-866-705-5711

Alaska and Puerto Rico: 1-800-234-3876 (Select Option 2, then Option 1)

Monday - Friday 7 AM to 8 PM C.S.T.

For Hearing Impaired Customers Only call 877-807-1679 (TTY Line)

The process to request a D-U-N-S® Number by telephone takes between 5 and 10 minutes.

You will need to provide the following information:

  • Legal Name
  • Tradestyle, Doing Business As (DBA), or other name by which your organization is commonly recognized
  • Physical Address, City, State and Zip Code
  • Mailing Address (if separate)
  • Telephone Number
  • Contact Name
  • SIC Code (Line of Business)
  • Number of Employees at Your Location
  • Headquarters Name and Address (if there is a reporting relationship to a parent corporate entity)
  • Is This a Home-Based Business?