FAQ - LEI

Overview

• Who is APIR?
• What is a Legal Entity Identifier?
• Who is GLEIF?
• What entities require a LEI?
• Why do I need an LEI?

Request Types and Service Level Agreements

• What is the difference between LEI Registration, LEI Renewal and LEI Transfer?
• How long does it take to get a LEI registered?
• How long does it take to get a LEI renewed?
• How long does it take to get a LEI transferred and renewed?

Completing your Request

Fee and Payment Information

• What are the Fees to Register and Renew a LEI?
• If a LEI has been issued, can we cancel our request and get a refund?
• Can I pay by EFT or request an invoice?
• I received a notification to renew my LEI, but there’s no invoice attached. How do I renew my LEI?

User Guidelines

• Client Guide: Registering a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
• Client Guide: Renewing a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
• Client Guide: Transferring a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) – New Users
• Client Guide: Transferring a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) – Existing Users

Technical Support

• Who should I contact if I am having technical difficulties submitting a request?

Miscellaneous

• Can I update the Entity Name or Address after an LEI has been issued?
• What happens if I do not renew my LEI?
• Once an LEI is issued can we update the LEI from Corporate Trustee to Trust?
• My LEI has been issued, why can’t I find it on the GLEIF website?
• My LEI is no longer required. Can I cancel it?
• Who is APIR and why I am receiving LEI reminders from APIR?