How to Verify a SAM Registration
Steps to verify a company’s SAM.gov registration status, UEI, and CAGE code using official sources and directory research.
Updated 2026-07-27 · Independent educational content
Collect identifiers
Start with legal name, UEI, and CAGE when available. GovVendorFinder profiles surface these fields when present in public source data.
Confirm on SAM.gov
Search the entity on SAM.gov and confirm registration status, expiration, and representations. Directory pages can be delayed or incomplete relative to official systems.
FAQ
Does an active SAM status on GovVendorFinder guarantee eligibility? No. Treat directory SAM status as informational. Official SAM.gov records control eligibility.