Key Membership Information Explained
Account Number
This is your GS1 US account number. We use it for billing purposes and to associate all of your company’s GS1 Company Prefixes. You’ll find it in your Welcome Email, on your GS1 Company Prefix certificate, and on your annual invoice.
GS1 Company Prefix Certificate and License Agreement
The GS1 Company Prefix Certificate provides proof of your company as the legal licensee of the company prefix and all associated GS1 Identification Numbers for the duration of your license agreement. If you need to download or print a copy of your prefix certificate, go to myGS1 US and click "Prefix Certificates."
- Your GS1 Company Prefix Certificate is valid for one year. Be sure to renew your GS1 Company Prefix license by the date specified in your Welcome Email.
- You’ll get an updated GS1 Company Prefix Certificate each year when you renew your GS1 Company Prefix license.
- If asked, you can send a copy of your GS1 Company Prefix Certificate to your trading partners.
- The License Agreement outlines the terms of your GS1 Company Prefix license.