| What is a CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity) Code? |
The CAGE Code is a 5 character letter/number sequence (Example: 1SEC7) issued by the Department of Defense. If you do not have/know your CAGE Code, one is automatically assigned to your record. |
| What is the DUNS+4? |
The +4 extension to a DUNS number is created by registrants in CCR when there is a need for more than one bank/Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) account for a location. D&B does not create or maintain the +4 number. |
| What if my DUNS Number is not recognized at grants.gov? |
A DUNS number is accepted at grants.gov after you are registered at CCR. To get to the CCR site, use the link at grants.gov or go directly to www.ccr.gov. |
| What if my company has had an Ownership Change? |
An ownership change may or may not require a new D-U-N-S Number. For US businesses, contact D&B's Government Customer Response Center at 866-705-5711 for assistance. |
| How do I check my CCR Registration Status? |
Go to www.ccr.gov and click "CCR Search" located at the top of the page. Search by using your DUNS number or name/address information and click "search". The top of the page will show your "Current Registration Status:" . |
| How do I Register at CCR? |
To register with CCR, go to www.ccr.gov, enter your User ID and Password to begin, or if you haven't created your User ID and Password yet enter your DUNS number and TPIN and continue from there. |
| What is TIN Matching? |
The TIN matching process is conducted between CCR and the IRS. If your IRS Consent validation fails, please follow the instructions given at CCR. |
| What is a TPIN? |
CCR issues The Trading Partner Identification Number. It confirms that you are successfully registered at CCR and is used to update or renew your registration. It should remain confidential at all times. Call CCR at 866-606-8220 or email rac@bpn.gov for your TPIN if you've misplaced it. |