How to Create CUSIP Numbers
CUSIP is the abbreviation for the Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures. The CUSIP number is used to identify most securities, including stocks, bonds and mutual funds.The CUSIP number consists of nine characters, including letters and numbers, that uniquely identify a company or issuer and the type of security. Anyone who has filed for securities registration with an accepted regulatory authority can apply to have a CUSIP number issued.
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Instructions
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Visit CUSIP's Global Services website to access its application for a new identifier number. If you have not registered your security with the proper state regulator or the Securities and Exchange Commission, you may not be able to file an application for a CUSIP number.
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Pick the application that matches your security. For instance, common and preferred stock securities require an equity application, whereas municipal governments issuing bonds and notes want to file a negotiated issue application. If you are not sure which application to file, contact CUSIP Global Services at 212-438-6500 for assistance.
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Complete the online application by providing CUSIP Global Services with the issuing securities descriptive and offering information. This includes the primary email address of the person requesting the CUSIP number and any special security offering documentation, such as the preliminary prospectus or registration statement that must be attached to the application. The application also requires you to supply billing information for the purpose of paying the filing fee, which in 2011 is $151.
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Receive your CUSIP number via the primary email address that was provided in the online application.
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