The DUNS number is used in credit ratings and tracking the volume and types of businesses in any given location. THERE IS NO COST INVOLVED.

We are unaware of this number being used by the IRS for any purpose, including tracking activity or monies.

The Utah Arts Council is requiring all individuals applying for grants to have a DUNS number. We are currently tracking artistic communities and artists in Utah. By requiring a DUNS number, we can more accurately pinpoint and support artistic endeavors throughout the state.

Instructions for an INDIVIDUAL DUNS Number:

1. Go to Dun and Bradstreet's website
2. At the bottom right hand corner of website, choose “Apply for a DUNS number”
3. Type in your name for “business name”
4. Click on “next” button
5. Choose “create a new listing” found at the bottom of the page
6. Choose “I am a new member”

a. Fill in “user id” which is your email address
If you have previously used your email for another organization, you MUST obtain a new email. It will not allow two emails for two different organizations. There are many free email services out there, including yahoo.
b. Fill in “create a password”

7. Choose “register”
8. Fill in required fields

a. Company name = your name (as an individual, you ARE the company)
b. Fill in job title

9. Choose “next”
10. Read terms and conditions
11. Choose “I agree”
12. Review all information

a. Total number of employees should be “1” (again, that’s you)

13. Choose “next”
14. Review next page
15. Choose “next”
16. Choose “Submit D-U-N-S request” (above it should indicate this request is free)

* Your DUNS number will be provided via email within 30 days.
* Once you have received your DUNS number, please call the Utah Arts Council and ask that this number be added to your application.