Uniform Registry Number (URN)

When a manufacturer registers in a state, it is issued a Uniform Registry Number (URN). This URN must then be registered in the other states requiring registration so that only one URN is needed. This URN identifies the company as the manufacturer of the products and must be printed on the law labels attached to the products. Only a manufacturer can be issued a URN. A single manufacturing company that has multiple plants must have a different Uniform Registry Number for each location. U.S. companies that import and/or distribute foreign products must ensure that the foreign manufacturer has proper registration where required in the U.S. The U.S. importer/distributor is also required to complete advance registration in some of those 16 states before it can offer the foreign products for sale in those states. Be certain that the registration number on your products, whether you manufacturer them or import them, is registered and active in the state where the products will be sold to avoid fines and products from being removed from sale!