An Identifier can be transferred upon the sale of a business, the sale of a business line, or the merger with another company. Promptly requesting the transfer of Identifiers after the conclusion of a transaction will ensure that the correct company is associated with the Identifier(s) and that GS1 US records contain up-to-date contact information.
Once the transaction is complete, submit the appropriate Transfer Request Form and Release Letter signed by a duly authorized officer of the seller (as per GS1 US records). If a Release Letter from the seller cannot be obtained, an Identifier can still be transferred if GS1 US receives appropriate supporting legal documentation evidencing the transaction. If GS1 US does not receive the appropriate supporting legal documentation, we cannot transfer the requested Identifier(s).
GS1 Company Prefix Transfer Request
Follow these steps to submit your Prefix Transfer Request:
Step 1: Complete the Company Prefix Transfer Request Form.
Step 2: Download and have a duly authorized officer of the selling company complete and sign the Prefix Release Letter.
Step 3: Submit your completed Company Prefix Transfer Request Form and Company Prefix Release Letter via email to dmaintenance@gs1us.org. Alternatively, if you are an existing GS1 US customer, you may submit a request online via the myGS1 US Customer Support Portal
GS1 US GTIN Transfer Request
(Only to be used for a GS1 US GTIN(s) that is not associated with a GS1 Company Prefix.)
Follow these steps to submit your request:
Step 1: Complete the GS1 US GTIN Transfer Request Form.
Step 2: Download and have a duly authorized officer of the selling company complete and sign the GS1 US GTIN Release Letter.
Step 3: Submit your completed GS1 US GTIN Transfer Request Form and GS1 US GTIN Release Letter via email to dmaintenance@gs1us.org. Alternatively, if you are an existing GS1 US customer, you may submit a request online via the myGS1 US Customer Support Portal.
Global Location Number Transfer Request
(Only to be used for a licensed GLN(s) that is not associated with a GS1 Company Prefix.)
Follow these steps to submit your request:
Step 1: Complete the GS1 US GLN Transfer Request Form.
Step 2: Download and have a duly authorized officer of the selling company complete and sign the GS1 GLN Release Letter.
Step 3: Submit your completed GS1 US GLN Transfer Request Form and GS1 US GLN Release Letter via email to dmaintenance@gs1us.org. Alternatively, if you are an existing GS1 US customer, you may submit a request online via the myGS1 US Customer Support Portal.
Alternatives if a Release Letter cannot be obtained from the seller:
If a Release Letter from the seller cannot be obtained, you may instead submit signed transactional documents that evidence the sale of the business, sale of the business line, or merger with another company.
Documents that do not demonstrate the sale of a business, sale of a business line, or merger are insufficient to support the transfer of a GS1 Identifier.
Examples of unacceptable documents include:*
- Documents that purport to transfer or assign a GS1 Company Prefix independent of the sale of a business, sale of a business line, or merger;
- Documents evidencing the sale or transfer of intellectual property independent of the sale of a business or business line;
- Documents evidencing the sale or transfer of assets independent of the sale of a business or business line; and
- Documents showing the purchase or acquisition of a defunct company's assets, whether through a foreclosure sale, tax sale, bankruptcy sale, liquidation sale, or the like.
Companies that have regulated healthcare products should notify the U.S. FDA of any change in name or ownership. This notification is the responsibility of the company, not GS1 US.
* The following information contained herein is for informational purposes only as a convenience, and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel, nor does it constitute advertising or a solicitation. GS1 US, Inc. assumes no liability for the use or interpretation of the information contained herein.
All GS1 Identifier transfer requests are unique and in some situations, additional documentation may be required.
Submission of a request does not guarantee the transfer of the GS1 Identifier. GS1 US reserves the right not to transfer a GS1 Identifier if it determines in its unilateral discretion that the requested transfer is not appropriate.