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Get Started with Registration and the Unique Entity ID

Submitting a registration and getting a Unique Entity ID are FREE.
 

Before You Get Started

Review these steps to choose which option is right for you. You can register to bid and apply for federal awards or you can request a Unique Entity ID only without having to complete a registration.

Register Your Entity or Get a Unique Entity ID

Register your entity or get a Unique Entity ID to get started doing business with the federal government.

Already Registered?

You must renew your registration every 365 days to keep it active. You can make updates to your registration anytime or during renewal. If you're already registered, you already have a Unique Entity ID.
 

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Customer Service

Registration Status

Registration can take up to 10 business days to become active.

Federal Service Desk

For technical issues, you can search for your question or submit a web form anytime at the Federal Service Desk.

Hours of Live Help Operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

Available Services:

  • Live Chat
  • Call

APEX Accelerators (formerly known as PTACs)

APEX Accelerators (formerly known as PTACs) is an official government contracting assistance resource for small business. Find your local APEX Accelerators (formerly known as PTACs) to get free help completing registration in SAM.gov.