Check one number against the national registry and state registries. The DNC National and DNC State rows in the panel above answer separately, each checked at the moment you run the lookup.
Last reviewed: 25 September 2026
Federal versus state DNC: why the answer is two answers
A do not call check in the United States is really two checks. The National Do Not Call Registry is run by the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers register there, and sellers and telemarketers access the registry through the FTC's separate telemarketer site, where they subscribe by area code. That is the list most people mean when they say "the DNC list".
A handful of states also run their own do not call registries under their own statutes. A state list has its own registration form, its own exceptions and its own enforcement agency, and a number registered on the federal list is not automatically on the state list (or the reverse). So a national do not call registry check on its own is incomplete for a number in one of those states.
That is why this DNC lookup returns two rows rather than one. DNC National tells you whether the number is on the FTC registry. DNC State tells you whether it is on a state-run list. Read both. If the state row is empty, the number's state has no separate registry to check, and the federal answer is the whole answer.
States with their own do not call lists
These are the states that, as of the review date above, operate a do not call registry separate from the federal one. Each row names the agency that administers the list and links to that agency's own page, which is the place to register, to read the state's exceptions, or to file a complaint. Every state not in this table relies on the National Do Not Call Registry only; some of those states, Mississippi for example, enforce their own telephone solicitation law but take registrations through the federal list rather than keeping a second one.
| State | Administering agency |
|---|---|
| Colorado | Colorado Public Utilities Commission (Colorado No-Call List) |
| Florida | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| Indiana | Office of the Indiana Attorney General |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Public Service Commission |
| Massachusetts | Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
| Missouri | Missouri Attorney General |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Attorney General |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Public Utility Commission |
| Texas | Public Utility Commission of Texas |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Attorney General |
| All other states | Federal registry only |
State lists change: legislatures fold a list into the federal registry, or hand it to a different agency. We re-check this table when the page is reviewed, and the state dnc lookup in the panel reflects the registries in force at the time of your lookup, whatever this table says. If you find a state that has moved, tell us.
Registered does not mean uncallable, unregistered does not mean safe
A registry hit is not an absolute bar. The Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) lets a seller call a registered number when it holds the person's express agreement in writing, or when it has an established business relationship with that person and the person has not asked it to stop. Both exceptions, and their conditions, are set out in 16 CFR 310.4(b)(1)(iii)(B). State laws add their own exceptions, which is one more reason to read the state's own page. Whether an exception applies to your call is a question about your records, not about the number, and this lookup cannot answer it.
The reverse is more dangerous. A number that is on neither registry is not thereby safe to dial. People who file Telephone Consumer Protection Act lawsuits often keep their numbers off the registries, so a clean DNC check says nothing about litigator status. The same panel returns a Litigator row for exactly that reason; the TCPA litigator lookup page explains how to read it, and the blacklist lookup page covers the Blacklist row. The three signals are independent. Treat a clean result as "not found on the registries checked", never as permission.
How current a result is
Every DNC result is produced at the moment you run the lookup, against the registry data we hold at that time. The panel does not show a history or a "last checked" date, so read the answer as a snapshot: a number that was clear last month may have been registered since, and a hit stays a hit until the registrant removes the number. If you keep a calling record, write down the date and time you ran the check yourself. Our methodology page explains how DNC data is sourced at the category level.
DNC scrub for one number
If you place outbound calls, use this page as a single-number dnc scrub: enter the number, read the National row and the State row, suppress the number if either one is a hit, and note the date and time you checked. It is the right tool for a callback, a referred lead, a number an agent typed in by hand, or a spot check on a list that was scrubbed elsewhere.
It is not a list-scrubbing service, and we say so plainly. There is no batch upload, no bulk scrub, no CSV export and no API on this page. We do not sell or resell Subscription Account Number (SAN) access to the FTC registry, and running a number here produces none of the records a seller needs to show it maintained a compliant scrubbing process. Sellers who campaign against lists must obtain the registry directly from the FTC's telemarketer site and keep their own version and audit trail. For what the safe harbor actually requires, see is there a national DNC safe harbor in our compliance FAQ. All of our compliance checks are listed on the all TCPA tools page.
Checking your own number
Consumers can use the same box. Enter your own number and the National row tells you whether it currently shows as registered, and the State row whether your state's list (if it has one) has it. If you expected a hit and see none, register or re-register at donotcall.gov, which is free and takes a minute. For an official confirmation of when your number was registered, the FTC's verification page emails you the registration date for up to three numbers at a time. Our result is a record match against the registries; the FTC's page is the authority on your own registration.
If an unknown number keeps calling you, the full reverse phone lookup on the homepage adds the potential owner to the same DNC, litigator and blacklist panel.
What this is not
US People Search is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the information we provide is not a consumer report. You may not use this site to make decisions about employment, housing, credit, insurance or any other purpose covered by the FCRA. Our Terms of Use set this out in full.
Nothing on this page is legal advice. A DNC lookup here does not create a safe harbor under the TSR, the TCPA or any state statute, and a result is a record match against the registries we check, never a determination about a person. If a number or a match is wrong, or you want a number removed from our results, use the data removal page; every request is read by a person.
DNC lookup FAQ
How do I check if a phone number is on the Do Not Call list?
Enter the ten-digit number in the search box at the top of this page and submit. The Blacklist Status panel returns a DNC National row and a DNC State row, each with the date the status was checked. No account is needed.
Is there a free DNC lookup with no signup?
Yes. This page is a free DNC lookup with no signup, no credits and no card. It checks one number at a time and is supported by advertising.
What is the difference between the National Do Not Call Registry and a state DNC list?
The National Do Not Call Registry is the federal list run by the Federal Trade Commission and covers every US number that has been registered on it. A state DNC list is a separate registry that a state agency maintains under its own statute, with its own registration and its own exceptions. A number can be on one, both or neither, which is why this lookup returns two rows.
Which states have their own do not call list?
As of our last review: Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming operate a registry separate from the federal one. Every other state relies on the National Do Not Call Registry. The table on this page links each state's administering agency.
Is a number safe to call if it is not on the DNC list?
Not necessarily. A clean DNC result only tells you the number was not found on the registries checked at the moment of your lookup. It says nothing about consent, calling-hour rules, state-specific restrictions or whether the number belongs to a known TCPA litigator. Check the Litigator row on the same panel before dialling.
Can I scrub my whole call list against the DNC registry here?
No. This is a single-number DNC check. There is no batch upload, no bulk scrub and no file export. Sellers who need to scrub a campaign list must subscribe to the registry through the FTC's telemarketer site and keep their own records.
Am I on the Do Not Call list, and how do I register?
Enter your own number above to see whether it returns a National or State hit. To register, or to get an official confirmation of when you registered, use the FTC's donotcall.gov, which is free. If your state runs its own list, register there as well using the link in the table on this page.