The Pennsylvania Premise
Identification Information Web site

About the Identification Numbers

Two types of numbers will be incorporated into the NAIS through the National Premises Identification System.

National Premises Identification Numbers are nationally unique numbers. USDA will assign one permanent number to each premises (location) involved in animal agriculture through State and Tribal premises-registration systems. The premises number will not change when a property is sold. National Premises Identification Numbers contain seven alphanumeric characters.

Example: A123R69

Non Producer Participant Numbers

USDA and State and Tribal cooperators will also assign unique Non producer Participant Numbers to those entities that are involved in the NAIS but do not manage or hold livestock. Such entities include breed registries, identification providers, service providers, veterinarians, and others. These entities will be required to have an official Non producer Participant Number in order to participate in any aspect of the NAIS. APHIS is establishing enrollment or application procedures for non producer participants.

Non producer Participant Numbers will follow the same numbering scheme as premises identification numbers. As such, Non producer Participant Numbers will contain seven alphanumeric characters.

Example: H892345