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Developer Accounts

D-U-N-S Number

A D-U-N-S® Number is a unique ID that is used to verify the legal status of your organization. Apple and Google require you to have a D-U-N-S Number to sign up for developer accounts. For more information from the company behind D-U-N-S, see the Dun & Bradstreet website.

Check for Your D-U-N-S Number

You may have a D-U-N-S Number without even knowing it! Use the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Number Lookup to see if it already exists.

  1. Go to the D-U-N-S Number Lookup.
  2. In the Search For drop-down list, select My company.
  3. In the Business Name form, enter your Legal Business Name and select your State.
    Note: While you can search by address or phone number, we recommend entering only the required information in order to cast a wide net. That way, your organization displays even if the contact information has changed over the years.
  4. Click Search.
  5. If your organization displays, confirm that the organization name, address, and phone number are all correct.
    Important: When you sign up for an Apple or Google developer account, you must enter the information exactly as it displays with your D-U-N-S Number. If the information displayed is incorrect, you can submit a case to get it corrected.
  6. Click Email D-U-N-S Number beside your organization, and fill out the form to have the D-U-N-S Number emailed to you.
  7. If your organization did not display in the search results, you can search again using other criteria, such as the address.

If you believe your organization does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can request one.

Request a D-U-N-S Number

You may need to request a new D-U-N-S Number if your organization doesn't have one. If needed, you can learn more about the process.

  1. Open the D-U-N-S Request Form.
  2. Enter the ZIP Code and legal business name of your organization.
  3. If your organization isn't listed, click I don't see my business.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your D-U-N-S Number based on your needs.

If you have any issues or receive an error message concerning the D-U-N-S Number (such as the "Legal Entity" error), you can contact D&B Support by submitting a case or calling (866) 584-0283. You can also request a callback from Apple's D&B Support.

If you ever need to update your D-U-N-S Number information, you can do so in the D-U-N-S Manager.

Information Required to Request or Update Your D-U-N-S Number

To create a new D-U-N-S Number for your organization or update related information, you'll need at least two legal documents. The documents must match the correct legal business name at the current physical address.

Examples of Accepted Documents

Important: Do not include personal documents such as Driver's License, Passport, Social Security, Banking Statements, and so on. You will never be asked for personal information.
To create a new number, you can provide at least two of the following:
  • Secretary of State Articles of Incorporation
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Confirmation Letter
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) Confirmation Letter
  • DBA / Assumed Name Certificate Filing
  • Lease Agreement
  • Utility Bill

To update or correct your number, you must provide at least two documents for the following updates:

Business Name Update
  • Secretary of State Articles of Incorporation
  • Registration Amendment Document
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Confirmation Letter
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) Confirmation Letter
  • DBA / Assumed Name Certificate Filing
  • Merger / Acquisition Agreement
  • Purchase Order Representing Asset / Liability Exchange
Address Update
  • Utility Bill
  • Lease Agreement
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Confirmation Letter
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) Confirmation Letter
  • Invoice from a third party showing current Business Name and Address
Ownership Update
  • Probate document authorizing ownership of the business
  • Operating Agreement
  • Merger / Acquisition Agreement
  • Partnership Agreement
  • Purchase Agreement

D-U-N-S Number Troubleshooting

You may experience the "Legal Entity" issue when enrolling in the Apple Developer program. This common error occurs if your organization is not recorded in the D-U-N-S system as a corporation.

Example of the Legal Entity error: "This organization could not be verified as a legal entity..."

You can resolve this issue by submitting a case with Dun & Bradstreet. Here's how:

  1. Open the D-U-N-S Submit Case Form.
  2. In the Email field, enter your email address.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Enter your contact information. You can use your organization's address.
  5. Select Developer Program.
  6. Select Error Message.
  7. Enter the organization's information. You can disregard "Request ID".
  8. Upload at least two accepted legal documents for your organization.
  9. For Description, copy and paste the following text:
    I am trying to enroll in the Apple Developer program however when I enter my Legal Entity Name and DUNS number, I am receiving an error that my organization could not be verified as a legal entity. I have confirmed that my DUNS number and Legal Entity Name are both entered correctly. Please advise.
  10. Click Submit.

A D&B Support representative will reach out within a few days to resolve the issue. They can provide a timeframe for when you can continue your Apple developer account enrollment.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

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