Annual Business Survey

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A Message from the
Directors of the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
We request your cooperation with the 2020 Annual Business Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau
and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), within the National Science
Foundation (NSF). This national survey collects annual data on the characteristics of U.S. businesses and
owners as well as research and development, innovation and technology. Results of the data collected on
this survey will be used to create comprehensive estimates of the demographic and economic characteristics
of U.S. businesses and their owners. Information from your business is critical to providing reliable data for
your type of business and geographic location. Accurate data will help leaders in the public and private
sectors make better decisions to strengthen your business community.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Steps to report online:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code.
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to
complete the survey.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. We estimate this survey will
take an average of 52 minutes to complete. Additional information about the authority, confidentiality, and
burden of this data collection can be found on the back of this letter.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our customer
help line at 1-888-824-9954, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Steven D. Dillingham
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

Emilda B. Rivers
Director
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
National Science Foundation

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OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-1004 and appears in the top right corner of each reporting screen. Without this
approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidentiality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 8(b), 131, and 182; Title 42, United States Code, Section
1861-76 (National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended); and Section 505 within the America
COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, authorize this collection. Sections 224 and 225 of Title 13 require
your response. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by Section 9 of Title 13 to keep your information
confidential and use your responses only to produce statistics. The Census Bureau is not permitted to
publicly release your responses in a way that could identify your business, organization, or institution. Per
the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity risks
through screening of the systems that transmit data.
Burden Estimate Statement
We estimate the Annual Business Survey will take an average of 52 minutes to complete, including the time
to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and
review the survey.

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval number for the Annual Business Survey
is 0607-1004.

DUE DATE REMINDER
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a letter asking you to complete the 2020 Annual Business
Survey. If you have submitted your survey in the past few weeks, thank you. If you have not yet
reported, please do so before the due date noted below.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Steps to report online:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code OR locate this report under “My Surveys.”
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to
complete the survey.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-888-824-9954, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Kevin E. Deardorff
Chief, Economic Reimbursable Surveys Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Emilda B. Rivers
Director
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
National Science Foundation

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval number for the Annual Business Survey
is 0607-1004.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2020 Annual Business Survey. This survey is
mandatory and requires your immediate attention.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Steps to report online:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code OR locate this report under “My Surveys.”
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to
complete the survey.
If you recently reported, you can verify your filing status by clicking on “Options” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-888-824-9954, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Kevin E. Deardorff
Chief, Economic Reimbursable Surveys Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Emilda B. Rivers
Director
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
National Science Foundation

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval number for the Annual Business Survey
is 0607-1004.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2020 Annual Business Survey. Characteristics of your
business are essential to measuring important economic activity in the United States. Please complete the survey
online using the following information:
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Steps to report online:
1.

Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov

2.

Add your authentication code OR locate this report under “My Surveys.”

3.

Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to complete
the survey.

If you recently reported, you can verify your filing status by clicking on “Options” and then “Filing Status.” Look
for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau is
authorized to collect this information under Title 13, United States Code, Sections 8(b), 131, and 182; Title 42,
United States Code, Section 1861-76 (National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended); and Section 505
within the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Title 13, United States Code, also requires that you
respond (Sections 224 and 225), and assures the confidentiality of the information you provide (Section 9). The
Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify your business,
organization, or institution, and use your responses only to produce statistics.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our customer help
line at 1-888-824-9954, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure America’s
people and economy.
Sincerely,

Kevin E. Deardorff
Chief, Economic Reimbursable Surveys Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Emilda B. Rivers
Director
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
National Science Foundation

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PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2020 Annual Business Survey. Characteristics of your
business are essential to measuring important economic activity in the United States.
Use the enclosed form as a worksheet prior to reporting online, or return the completed form in the enclosed
envelope. Online reporting is easy, reduces costs, and decreases processing times.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Steps to report online:
1.

Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov

2.

Add your authentication code, which is printed on the front page of the form and listed above.

3.

Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to complete
the survey.

If you recently reported, you can verify your filing status by clicking on “Options” and then “Filing Status.” Look
for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau is
authorized to collect this information under Title 13, United States Code, Sections 8(b), 131, and 182; Title 42,
United States Code, Section 1861-76 (National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended); and Section 505
within the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Title 13, United States Code, also requires that you
respond (Sections 224 and 225), and assures the confidentiality of the information you provide (Section 9). The
Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify your business,
organization, or institution, and use your responses only to produce statistics.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our customer help
line at 1-888-824-9954, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure America’s
people and economy.
Sincerely,

Kevin E. Deardorff
Chief, Economic Reimbursable Surveys Division
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosures

Emilda B. Rivers
Director
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
National Science Foundation