Q: Who is required to register in CCR?
A: Since October 1, 2003, it is federally mandated that any organization wishing to do business with the federal government under a FAR-based contract must be registered in CCR before being awarded a contract. You can find more information on CCR and the registration process in our User's Guide.

Q: What do I need to know about registering in CCR?
A: Anyone (sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships and governmental organizations) desiring to do business with the federal government must register in CCR. However, CCR registration is not required for individuals seeking grants.

Q: As a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Peer Reviewer, do I need to register in CCR?
A: No, as an NIH Peer Reviewer, you are not required to register in CCR or obtain a DUNS number. For further information please visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-075.html

Q: What data is needed to register in CCR?
A: CCR registrants are required to submit detailed information on their company in various categories. Additional, non-mandatory information is also requested. The CCR User's Guide defines and details specific informational requirements. The User's Guide also provides guidelines on how to obtain unknown information. Categories of required and requested information include:

General Information – Includes, but is not limited to, DUNS number, CAGE Code, company name, Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN), location, receipts, employee numbers, and web site address.
Corporate Information – Includes, but is not limited to, organization or business type and SBA-defined socioeconomic characteristics.
Goods and Services Information – Includes, but is not limited to, NAICS code, SIC code, Product Service (PSC) code, and Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code.
Financial Information – Includes, but is not limited to, financial institution, American Banking Association (ABA) routing number, account number, remittance address, lock box number, automated clearing house (ACH) information, and credit card information.
Point of Contact (POC) Information – Includes, but is not limited to, the primary and alternate points of contact and the electronic business, past performance, and government points of contact.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Information* – Includes, but is not limited to, the EDI point of contact and his or her telephone, e-mail, and physical address. (*Note: EDI Information is optional and may be provided only for businesses interested in conducting transactions through EDI.)
Users will be unable to submit their registration online unless all the mandatory information is provided.

Q: What benefit do I receive from registering in CCR?
A: By registering in CCR, you gain the ability to bid on federal government contracts. Your CCR registration does not guarantee your winning a government contract or increasing your level of business. Registration is simply a prerequisite before bidding on a contract. CCR also provides a central storage location for the registrant to supply its information, rather than with each federal agency separately. When information about your business changes, you only need to document the change in one place for every federal government agency to have the most up-to-date information.

Q: How do I register in CCR?
A: Step 1: Access the CCR online registration through the CCR home page. Click on "Start New Registration." You must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in order to begin the registration process.

Step 2: Prior to registering in CCR, you will be asked to select one of the following:
1) I am not a U.S. Federal Government entity.
2) I am a U.S. Federal Government entity, required by my trading partner to be registered in CCR (e.g. CAGE Code).
3) I am a U.S. Federal Government entity registering for intra-governmental transactions.

Please note that if you select #3, you will be directed to the federal Agency Registration (FedReg) system.

Step 3: Complete and submit the online registration. If you already have the necessary information on hand (see below), the online registration takes approximately one hour to complete, depending upon the size and complexity of your business or organization.

Q: What does it cost to register in CCR?
A: Because CCR is a federally mandated and funded program, there is no cost to registrants for registering in CCR.

Q: What is a DUNS number? How are they assigned? Is there a charge for U.S. Government contractors?
A: A DUNS number is a unique, non-indicative 9-digit identifier issued and maintained by D&B that verifies the existence of a business entity globally. D&B assigns DUNS numbers for each physical location of a business. All U.S. Government contractors globally can receive a DUNS number at no charge and, under normal circumstances, within 24-72 hours when using the D&B web form process.

Q: What steps do I need to take to ensure I am registered at CCR after receiving my DUNS number?
A: Once you have obtained a DUNS Number from D&B, you are eligible for CCR registration. Go to www.ccr.gov and click "Start New Registration". Obtaining a DUNS Number does not automatically mean you are registered in CCR. A DUNS is what is required to start your CCR registration.

Q: Where can I find further information about D&B and DUNS?
A: For further information on D&B and DUNS, please go to the link below: