How to Apply for a D-U-N-S Number for Google Play Store

If you are planning to upload your business app to the Google Play Store as an organisation, you need a D-U-N-S Number. This number helps verify your business globally.

Why Do You Need a D-U-N-S Number?

• It is mandatory for setting up your Google Play Console developer account as an organisation.
• It acts as a global business identification number, trusted by Google and other platforms.

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for D-U-N-S Number

Submit Initial Request

• Visit the official Dun & Bradstreet India DUNS registration page:
  Click here to visit D&B DUNS Registration

• Choose Request for New DUNS.

• Fill in the basic form with your legal business name, city, contact details, and submit.

Wait for Email with Detailed Form Link

Within 1-2 weeks, you will receive an email with a link to fill in detailed information about your business.

Keep These Details Ready Before Filling the Detailed Form

Company Information

• Legal Business Name
• Trading Style/Brand Name (if any)
• Business Address with Pincode
• State, City
• Business Phone Number and Email
• Website (if available)

Requester Details

• Your Name (First & Last Name)
• Mobile Number
• Designation (example: Founder, CEO)

Business Registration

• Year of Establishment
• ROC Registration Number (if available)
• Legal Status (example: Proprietorship, Private Limited)
• MNC Status
• Certificate Type (example: GST Certificate, PAN)
• PAN Number
• GST Number
• Documents to Upload (zip file less than 5MB):
  • Incorporation Certificate or Partnership Deed
  • GST Certificate (or PAN if GST not available)
  • Address Proof (Latest Utility Bill or Rent Agreement)

Operations & Management

• Industry Type (example: Service)
• Line of Business (example: Delivery Service Provider, App Development)
• Total Sales (₹)
• Total Export (₹) (if applicable)
• Fiscal Year (current year)
• Number of Employees
• Number of Personal Computers

Director Details

• Director’s Full Name
• Designation
• Function (optional)

Purpose of D-U-N-S Request

• Example answer: I’m applying for Google Play Console to upload my Business App to Playstore.

Submit the Detailed Form

• After filling in all tabs (Company Information, Requester Details, Business Registration, Operations & Management), click Submit.

Confirmation and Expected Timeline

• After submission, you will receive a confirmation email with your request reference number.

• The email will mention an expected date to receive your D-U-N-S Number, usually within 25-30 working days from detailed submission.
  Note: Most users receive it on or before the mentioned date.

Final D-U-N-S Number Email

• You will receive a final email containing your D-U-N-S Number and business details as recorded in Dun & Bradstreet’s database.

• Save this number securely for your Google Play Console verification process.

Important Tips

• Use Google Chrome browser to fill the form.
• Ensure all documents are clear and in pdf, jpg, jpeg format before creating the zip file.
• Double-check all details before submitting to avoid delays in approval.

By following these steps carefully, you can obtain your D-U-N-S Number smoothly and continue with your Google Play Console organisation account setup without issues.