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How to Get a D-U-N-S Number for FDA Registration

FDA uses a D-U-N-S number to check that your facility is real and that its name and address match your registration. Here is how to get one, and how to avoid the problems that stop registrations.

Updated November 2026By Regovant LLC5 min read

What is a D-U-N-S number?

A D-U-N-S number is a nine-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet for a specific business location. FDA accepts it as the Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) that food facilities must give when they register or renew. FDA checks the number against Dun & Bradstreet's records before it treats a registration as valid.

Drug establishments also use D-U-N-S numbers when they register with FDA.

Who needs one?

Every food facility that registers or renews with FDA, in the U.S. or abroad, needs a D-U-N-S number for that facility's exact address. A number for your head office is not enough if the factory is somewhere else.

How to get a D-U-N-S number

  1. Check whether you already have one. Many companies have a D-U-N-S number without knowing it, often from a bank, a buyer or a government tender. Dun & Bradstreet has a free lookup for FDA registrants.
  2. Request a new number if needed. The standard request through Dun & Bradstreet is free. You give the legal name, the facility's physical address, contact details and business type.
  3. Wait for the number. Free requests can take up to about 30 business days, longer for some countries. Paid express services exist, but you never have to pay to get a D-U-N-S number.
  4. Check the record. Once you have the number, make sure the company name and address in Dun & Bradstreet's record match exactly what you will put in your FDA registration.
Start early. The D-U-N-S number is the slowest part of a new FDA registration. If you plan to ship to the U.S., request it now.

Common D-U-N-S problems with FDA

  • Name mismatch: the D-U-N-S record shows a trading name and the registration shows the legal name, or the other way round.
  • Wrong address: the number belongs to the head office, a sales office or an old address.
  • Outdated record: the company moved or changed its name, and Dun & Bradstreet was never updated.
  • Several facilities, one number: each facility needs its own D-U-N-S number for its own address.

Any of these can stop a registration or renewal, or lead FDA to cancel it later. Fixing a D-U-N-S record can take weeks, so check it well before the renewal deadline.

Questions

Is a D-U-N-S number free?

Yes. The standard request through Dun & Bradstreet is free. Paid options only make it faster.

Can FDA register my facility without a D-U-N-S number?

FDA requires a Unique Facility Identifier for food facility registration and accepts the D-U-N-S number for this. Without a valid one that matches your details, your registration will not be accepted as valid.

Does Regovant get the D-U-N-S number for me?

We check your existing D-U-N-S record against your registration details and tell you exactly what to fix or request. The request itself is made in your company's name with Dun & Bradstreet.

How Regovant can help

Regovant LLC registers food, cosmetic, device and drug facilities with FDA, checks your D-U-N-S details and acts as your U.S. Agent. Food facility registration with U.S. Agent service is $269 per year. See all guides or services and prices.

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