Frequently Asked Questions

• UEI vs. DUNS (required on FS424)

  As of April 2022, the Federal government stopped using entity DUNS and switched to the UEI (unique entity identifer) .  You MUST enter your entity's UEI on Federal Financial form FS-424 line 8(c). If your FS-424 is asking for a DUNS number on line 8(c), you should instead enter your UEI.

  NOTE: A DUNS number is a 12 character numeric number vs. a UEI with is a 12 character alphanumeric identifier.

  If you have a DUNS number and don't know your UEI, please see https://SAM.gov for information on how to obtain your UEI.

  More information about your UEI can be found at https://SAM.gov

  If you require assistance with entering your UEI on for FS-424, please contact technical support at the email located at the bottom of this page.