# How to renew a SAM.gov registration A SAM.gov registration must be renewed every 365 days, for free, at sam.gov: sign in, review and update every section, recertify the representations and certifications, and submit before the expiration date. SAM.gov registration is free. Anyone charging a fee to register is a third-party seller, not the government. Start at least 30 to 60 days before the expiration date.Checked on 2026-11-12.Official source: [SAM.gov entity registration](https://sam.gov/entity-registration) | Cycle | Every 365 days | | --- | --- | | Cost | Free | | Start | At least 30 to 60 days before expiry | | Expiring registrations | Roughly 75,000 a month | ## When should I renew? Start at least 30 to 60 days before the expiration date. Renewal goes through the same IRS and DLA validation as a new registration, and a lapse blocks new awards until it is active again. ## What are the renewal steps? - Sign in to sam.gov with login.gov. - Open your entity in the workspace and choose Update/Renew. - Review core data, assertions, representations and certifications and points of contact. - Submit and watch for the activation email. ## How do I find my expiration date? Your SAM.gov workspace shows it. You can also enter your UEI on the [SAM expiration date lookup](https://samgovapi.io/sam-expiration-date-lookup). ## Can I get a reminder? A free SAM Gov API account includes 1 alert, which can watch a UEI and email you before its registration expires. ## Questions What happens if my SAM registration expires?You cannot receive new awards until it is renewed; payments on existing contracts can be delayed. Renewal is free.Do I get a new UEI when I renew?No. The UEI stays the same. ## Related - [SAM expiration date lookup](https://samgovapi.io/sam-expiration-date-lookup) - [SAM registration guide](https://samgovapi.io/guides/sam-registration)Updated 2026-11-12. Sources checked 2026-11-12.Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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