How do I check the status of an entity registration or Unique Entity ID in SAM.gov?


You can use the "Check Entity Status" tool to check the status of an existing entity registration or if a record is pending assignment of a Unique Entity ID (UEI) (KB0071810) You must be signed in to your SAM.gov account and have a role assigned with the entity or be signed in with a federal government email address (ends in .mil, .gov, .si.edu, .dodea.edu, or uhus.edu) to use the Check Entity Status tool. If neither is the case, you CANNOT use this tool to check an entity's registration status. If you need to request a role, refer here (KB0016602).

If you are a federal user or have roles assigned with the entity, you can also view your status in your Workspace (KB0016414). For questions concerning why there are two different statuses for the same entity, click here (KB0056458).

 

To Check the Status of an Existing UEI or CAGE code: 

  1. Sign in to SAM.gov and select the Home link in the header.
  2. Select Check Entity Status on the SAM.gov homepage.
    • There is also a link to the Check Entity Status tool in the footer of any page in SAM.gov. 
  3. Select Search by Unique Entity ID/CAGE.
  4. Enter the entity's Unique Entity ID or CAGE Code.
  5. The status provides a quick summary for an entity, displaying the progress of that entity's most recent record.  It shows what steps remain until the registration process is complete.
     
    Registrations in a submitted state cannot be edited until reviews are complete (KB0072290).     For more information on average processing times, see "How long does it take for my registration to become active?" (KB0016357)

Screenshot of Check Entity Status page. Search button emphasized with a blue rectangle.
 

You will need to use the main SAM.gov search to get the full entity details, such as representations and certifications, points of contact, or any exclusions. 

If you do not know the existing Unique Entity ID or CAGE code for the entity, you can complete a general search for an entity's record (KB0016414) if the entity is available for public view.

 

Helpful Resources for Registration Processing:

While SAM.gov interfaces with the system that process these additional reviews, we are not directly involved in their procedures or resolving issues with their reviews. 

It can take an additional 24-48 hours once activated in SAM.gov for the registration information to be available in other government systems.