A D-U-N-S number is a unique 9-digit identifier for businesses provided by Dun & Bradstreet, which is essential for establishing a live business identity within their data cloud. To obtain a D-U-N-S number, businesses must provide specific information, including legal name, headquarters address, and number of employees. This document outlines the requirements for registering for a D-U-N-S number.

1. D-U-N-S Number: Get a D-U-
N-S Number for your Business
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2. What is a D-U-N-S Number?
A D-U-N-S® Number is a 9-digit unique identifier for
businesses. Live Business Identity, which is derived from the
Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud and aggregates all the
information provided for any given entity within the Data
Cloud, starts with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number. A
D-U-N-S® Number is assigned once our patented identity
resolution process identifies a company as being unique and
distinct from any other in the Data Cloud. Now that you know
what is D-U-N-S numbers, read more on what you need to get
a D-U-N-S® Number for your Business?

3. What Will I Need to Provide to Get a D-U-N-S® Number for My Business?
To register for a D-U-N-S® Number, you’ll need the following
information:
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