Apply and Obtain a D-U-N-S Number for a Developer Account

To publish an app under your organization’s name, Apple requires a D-U-N-S Number. This unique business identifier is used to verify your company’s identity during the Apple Developer Program enrollment process.

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

A D-U-N-S Number is a unique 9-digit identifier for businesses. It is issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and is required by Apple to verify your organization's identity before allowing app submission under an organization name.

In this article, let's find out

1. How to Register for a D-U-N-S Number

2. Check the D-U-N-S Number

1. How to Apply for a D-U-N-S Number

• To register the DUNS number, visit the following URL: https://www.dnb.co.in/duns/get-a-duns
• On this page, fill out the essential information. 
  
  
• Then choose the Google developer and mention why you need the DUNS number. 
  
  
• Then read, tick the box, and click the Submit button.
  
  
• It usually takes one or two business days to generate this Duns Number.
• When your DUNS number is generated, you will get an email. 

2. Check Your Company's D-U-N-S Number

• To obtain the Duns number, navigate to the following URL: https://www.dnb.com/de-de/upik-en.html
• Enter your company name and country. 
  
  
• Then, click the search button. 
  
  
• If a D-U-N-S number was generated for your firm, it will be available here.