Sales and Use Tax Registration
Registration Information
There is No Fee to Apply for a Certificate of Registration in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is aware that some private, third-party websites claim to offer services—for a fee—that allow taxpayers to obtain a certificate of registration, often called a sales and use or resale tax number, throughout the country.
Business owners and taxpayers are advised these types of websites are often inaccurate, deceptive, or misleading and should not be used. There is NO fee to apply for a certificate of registration in North Carolina. The department does not contract this service out to third parties.
Business owners should thoroughly research the requirements for registering in any state where they do business before completing any forms or providing credit card information to a third-party vendor. Also check a vendor's standing with the Better Business Bureau before purchasing any service.
Taxpayers who come across companies providing such services in NC should contact the Department of Revenue at 1-877-252-3052.