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How Do You Renew a SAM Registration?

Learn how to renew a SAM registration, where the renewal option appears, and why annual renewal matters for keeping your entity active.

Direct answer

To renew a SAM registration, sign in to SAM.gov, go to your entity workspace, and use the Renew Entity path before the registration lapses. SAM.gov says registrations must be renewed every 365 days to stay active. You can make updates anytime or during renewal, but renewal submission is not always instant active status.

existing entity + 365-day renewal cycle + workspace renewal = SAM registration renewal

Renewal timing

Active and nearing expiration

Renew now

Avoid active-status interruption

Active with changes needed

Update during renewal if appropriate

Review all fields carefully

Expired or inactive

Follow renewal/reactivation guidance

May not be ready for awards

Recently submitted renewal

Check entity status

Processing can take time

Unsure who can renew

Confirm workspace roles

Access issues can delay renewal

Status	Action	Risk
Active and nearing expiration	Renew now	Avoid active-status interruption
Active with changes needed	Update during renewal if appropriate	Review all fields carefully
Expired or inactive	Follow renewal/reactivation guidance	May not be ready for awards
Recently submitted renewal	Check entity status	Processing can take time
Unsure who can renew	Confirm workspace roles	Access issues can delay renewal

Renewal keeps registration active

SAM.gov's 365-day renewal requirement is separate from one-off updates. Treat renewal as an annual continuity task even when no entity details changed.

Renew

1Sign in to SAM.gov through Login.gov.
2Open the entity workspace for the registered entity.
3Select Renew Entity or the renewal action shown for your record.
4Review and update entity information as needed.
5Submit and monitor status until the registration is active.

FAQ

How often do I renew SAM registration?

SAM.gov says you must renew registration every 365 days to keep it active.

Can I make updates during SAM renewal?

Yes. SAM.gov says you can make updates to your registration anytime or during renewal.

Does submitting a SAM renewal make it active immediately?

Not necessarily. SAM.gov says registrations can take up to 10 business days to become active, and validation or review issues can affect timing.

Sources & method

We reviewed these references while writing this answer. Figures are estimates — confirm safety-critical work with a professional. Last updated June 7, 2026.