Sep 20, 2026
Government Contracting
What You Need:
Legal business name
Physical business address
Tax ID number (EIN)
Bank account information
NAICS codes
Step 1: Get Your UEI
Go to SAM.gov and select "Get a Unique Entity ID." Fill out the form. Receive your UEI immediately. (15-30 minutes, free.)
Step 2: Register in SAM.gov
Complete the full registration. This takes about 2-3 hours. Submit and wait 7-10 business days for validation.
Step 3: Renew Annually
SAM registrations expire after one year. Set a calendar reminder.
Critical Warning: SAM.gov registration is completely free. Ignore any website or service that tries to charge you hundreds of dollars.
