--- title: "US Business Phone Number: Required Documents" description: "US virtual phone number for business: no documents required, no US address needed. Area codes, number format, calling rules and FAQ." url: https://skipcall.io/en/tools/business-phone-number-requirements/united-states language: en --- [Documents for a number abroad](https://skipcall.io/en/tools/business-phone-number-requirements) # US business phone number A local area code with no paperwork: the simplest case of the fourteen countries. Local and mobile, document by document ## Required documents, local and mobile ### US local number +1 · For businesses only Required address No address required No US address is required. To provide No regulatory document is requested for a US local number. ### US mobile number +1 · For businesses only Not available The US has no separate mobile numbers: landlines and cell phones share the same format. Choose a local number, it also calls cell phones. Indicative list updated on 15 October 2026. Requirements are set by each country’s authorities and may change; the exact list is confirmed when you order the number. ## Getting a US virtual phone number for your business A US number with a local area code, 212 for New York, 415 for San Francisco or 305 for Miami, shows your prospects a domestic call rather than a call from abroad. That is often what convinces a US decision-maker to pick up. Good news for a company based outside the US: it is the simplest country on the list. No supporting document is required to get a local number, and no US address is requested. You do not need to set up a US subsidiary. The country does not separate landline and mobile numbers: the same 10-digit format is used for everything. A local number therefore lets you call both landlines and cell phones. ## Country code and number format - **Local (landline) **: +1 +1, then 10 digits: a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit number. Example: +1 212 555 0142. - **Mobile Not available **: +1 No separate mobile range: all US numbers follow the same 10-digit format. ## What you need to know ### Pick your prospects’ area code The US has several hundred area codes. Choose the one for the city or state where most of your prospects are: 212 or 646 in New York, 312 in Chicago, 213 in Los Angeles, 617 in Boston. ### Identified calls US carriers verify the caller’s identity through the STIR/SHAKEN framework. A properly identified call is less likely to be flagged as spam. ### Calling hours Telemarketing calls are regulated by the federal TCPA. Our “When to call your prospects” tool shows the local time of each number and the hours to respect. ## Call prospects in the US with a local number Skipcall assigns the local number and your teams call from the browser or the mobile app, with a number your prospects recognise. From $25/month, no commitment. 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[Get started now](https://app.skipcall.io/signup) [Book a demo](https://skipcall.io/en/demo) **No commitment** · Number live in 2 minutes ## Frequently asked questions about US business numbers **Do I need a US company to get a US phone number?** No. No supporting document and no US address are required for a local number. A company based outside the US can get one directly. **Can I get a US mobile number?** The US has no separate mobile range: landlines and cell phones share the same 10-digit format. A local number is therefore the only useful option, and it calls landlines and cell phones alike. **Which area code should I choose to prospect in the US?** The one for the area where your prospects are. If you target the whole country, take the area code of the city most represented in your list, or several numbers for several areas. **How long does it take to get the number?** As there is no application to check, the number is assigned quickly. 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