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  • How To Obtain A D-U-N-S Number

    The D-U-N-S number is necessary to enroll in the Apple Developer program and upload your on Apple’s App Store using your business account.

    The D-U-N-S Number is a unique 9-digit number assigned and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet (D & B). It’s widely used as a business identifier in the U.S. It identifies entities on a location-specific basis.


    The D-U-N-S Number is necessary if you are enrolling in the Apple Developer Program as a company/organization. Apple uses it to check the identity and legal status of your business entity as a part of the verification process. In addition to having the D-U-N-S Number, your business must also be recognized as a legal entity (such as a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability company). You can learn more about the requirements and the Apple Developer Program enrollment process here.


    Note: You have to enroll in the Apple Developer Program as a company/organization. Only then can you upload the app built on Swipecart to your account on the App Store.


    Points to remember:

    • A D-U-N-S Number is a must for companies and educational institutions. It is optional for government organizations.
    • Apple Developers can get a free of charge assignment of D-U-N-S Number within 5 business days.
    • A D-U-N-S number stays with your business forever. You needn’t renew it. But you have to update information on a yearly basis.

    Requesting a D-U-N-S Number


    There are chances that D&B has already assigned your organization a free D-U-N-S number. The Apple Developer Program provides you with a free look-up tool to see if you have the number.


    Note: You’ll have to create your Apple ID and password before you can check if you have a D-U-N-S Number.


    Fill in all the details in the form and press the “Continue” button.


    If your company is not listed, you’ll have the option to submit your information to Dun & Bradstreet through the Apple account asking for a free D-U-N-S Number.

    Requirements to obtain the D-U-N-S Number:

    • Legal entity name
    • Headquarters name and address for your business
    • Doing Business As (DBA) or another name by which your business is recognized
    • Physical address, city, state, ZIP Code
    • Mailing address
    • Telephone number
    • Contact name and title
    • Number of employees at the physical office
    • Whether you are a home-based business
    • Your work contact information

    Please have all the documents ready such as business registration papers when requesting a D-U-N-S number. Their representative may contact you directly for any information as a part of their verification process.


    After submitting the request, wait for up to 5 business days to receive the D-U-N-S number from D&B at the email address you’ve provided.


    If you haven’t received the number even after 2 weeks, email them enquiring about the progress.


    Once you receive your D-U-N-S number, again wait for 2 days for Apple to receive the information about your D-U-N-S number.


    Now, you can proceed ahead with the enrollment in the Apple Developer Program as a company/organization.


    If you have any queries regarding how to obtain a D-U-N-S number for your business, our implementation specialists at Swipecart are ready to help.