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Apple & Google platforms
Organization verification and developer or advertising account workflows may use company identity data.
DUNS Number • Meaning • Lookup • How to Get It
What Is a DUNS Number? How Do You Get One?
A DUNS Number is a unique nine-digit business identifier used to identify a company or business location in international business processes. It may be requested for organization verification, supplier onboarding, Apple Developer, Google Play and other global platforms.
Before starting a new request, check whether a DUNS record already exists. If no suitable record is found, prepare the company’s registered legal name, official address and registration details, then continue with the appropriate DUNS process.
Quick actions
Choose the process you need and continue on a focused page.
DUNS basics
DUNS Number: what it is, how to get one and what to prepare
A DUNS record should match the legal entity and business location used in official company documents. Checking the record first helps reduce duplicate requests and data-matching problems.
What is a DUNS Number?
A unique nine-digit identifier used to distinguish a company or business location in international business systems.
Read the explanation →How do you get a DUNS Number?
Check for an existing record first. If none is suitable, prepare the legal company details and follow the relevant request process.
See the steps →What is a DUNS Number used for?
See common uses in company verification, supplier onboarding, Apple, Google Play and selected regulatory workflows.
See common uses →D-U-N-S support
What do you need help with?
Application, lookup, Apple/Google verification and record updates are separated into focused pages.
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DUNS Number Application
Prepare company information for a new D-U-N-S request and learn how the support process works.
Go to application →02
DUNS Number Lookup
Check an existing company record before starting a duplicate application.
Lookup details →03
Apple & Google DUNS
Understand how D-U-N-S data can be used in organization verification and platform onboarding.
Platform guide →04
DUNS Record Update
Review what to do when company name, address or other core information changes.
Update details →DUNS Guides
Answers to the questions companies search most often
Use a focused guide for cost, timing, Apple or Google verification, and common record-matching problems.
How to Get a DUNS Number
Start with an existing-record check and prepare the legal company data.
Read guide →Is a DUNS Number Free?
Understand official request costs and optional support fees.
Read guide →Apple DUNS Number
Legal entity matching, timing and Apple data synchronization.
Read guide →Google Play DUNS Number
Organization account verification and Payments profile requirements.
Read guide →Company Name Mismatch
Resolve legal-name, trade-name and transliteration differences.
Read guide →DUNS Number Not Found
Check search data, entity selection and recent synchronization.
Read guide →Where it is used
Business processes where D-U-N-S data may be requested
Requirements differ by organization and program. Always follow the instructions of the platform requesting the information.
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Global supplier forms
International procurement and vendor onboarding forms may request a D-U-N-S number.
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Automotive supplier portals
Some global automotive manufacturers and supplier networks use standardized company identifiers.
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FDA and international workflows
Certain cross-border registration processes may request business identity information depending on the program.
Process
A simple support workflow
Select the request
Tell us whether you need a new request, lookup, update or platform verification support.
Prepare company data
Use the legal company name, registered address and business identification details shown in official records.
Review and guidance
We review the information provided and explain the required documents and next steps.
Follow the process
Continue through the relevant D-U-N-S or third-party platform workflow using consistent company data.
Language pages
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Language and country are separate. Choose your preferred language here; choose the company market with the country selector above.
Country pages
Choose where your company is registered
The company market is stored separately from the site language. Start from the country page that matches the legal entity.
About DUNS Asia
About DUNS Asia
Independent DUNS support with a Türkiye head office and regional coverage across major Asian business markets.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a D-U-N-S number?
A D-U-N-S number is a nine-digit business identifier associated with a company record and used in a variety of business verification and supplier workflows.
How can a company request a D-U-N-S number?
A D-U-N-S number can be requested through Dun & Bradstreet channels where available. Our independent support form can help you prepare company data and understand the process.
Should we check for an existing record first?
Yes. Before starting a new request, it is sensible to check whether the company already has an existing D-U-N-S record to reduce duplicate-record issues.
What if our company information has changed?
If the legal name, registered address or other core company details have changed, the associated business record may need to be updated.