Who actually requests (or can request) the DUNS number?
The assignment of a new DUNS Number to a entity new to the D&B database can be initiated by D&B or the owner/operator of the entity. If the entity does not already have a DUNS Number, the entity can initiate the process of requesting a DUNS Number. As outlined in the response to question #1, an owner, officer or manager of the entity can initiate the request for a new DUNS Number.
