For official information about Dun and Bradstreet, visit their Web site. In the upper right hand corner of their home page, select the country in which your business is located.
Overview of applying for a Dun and Bradstreet number:
1. If you are unsure if you have a Dun & Bradstreet number you can check by either visiting their Web site at or by calling their toll free helpline at 1-800-234-3867. You may also use these two options to apply for a Dun and Bradstreet number if you do not have one.
2. The following information is needed in order to apply for a Dun and Bradstreet number:
- Official company name, address, and telephone number
- Name of lead executive (CEO, President, Owner, Executive Director, etc.)
- Year the business was founded
- Total number of employees
- Type of business performed
3. If you apply for a free number it takes 30 days in order to receive it.
4. You can pay $29.99 to receive a number within 10 days. (They only accept payment by credit card.)
5. Once you have a number it is yours forever, but they recommend that you update your information online regularly.