How to File a Report With Dun & Bradstreet

D&B allows you to file reports online.

Corporations and businesses with a D-U-N-S number have a better chance of receiving business from government and global companies than those without. Duns and Bradstreet, also referred to as D&B, provides D-U-N-S numbers to corporations that report to D&B with credit report information. The company rates credit scores and information for businesses that are reflected in each business’ D-U-N-S number. To file a report requesting a D-U-N-S number, you must apply on the D&B website.

Instructions

1. Click on the “D&B D-U-N-S Number” link at the top of the D&B website. Scroll down the menu that appears, and click “Get A D&B D-U-N-S Number.”

2. Provide the name of your business, as well as the city and state where it's located, in the boxes indicated. Click “Search” to provide a list of businesses in your area with similar names. Choose yours from the list, and click “Next.”

3. Enter your employer identification number, business entity type, number of employees, and the remainder of the business information required to receive a D-U-N-S number.

4. Review your information, and submit it to D&B. Your D-U-N-S number will arrive in the mail within 30 days of receipt of your application. From this point on, all creditors and public information regarding your business is reported to D&B and reflected in your D-U-N-S number.

5. File reports with D&B about your business, such as your annual revenue, by logging into your account and updating your business report information. Not all information is available for you to report -- including judgments, liens and reports from your company's creditors.

References

• DNB: Get Started
• DNB.com: About Us