Compendium ordering — one-time setup

Let's keep your Compendium orders flowing.

Compendium orders now go through Penguin Random House's ordering system, so there's a one-time account to set up before your next order. This quick guide gets you ready so the paperwork takes about five minutes instead of eating your afternoon.

⏱️ About 5 minutes · Nothing you type leaves your device

First things first

The surest way in is to just set up your account.

Even if you've ordered through Penguin Random House before, that account often isn't current — and there's no simple way to tell. Completing the one-time application is the sure way to be set up for Compendium. It only takes a few minutes, and I'll get you ready for it.

Before you start a new application

Let's make sure you're not doubling up.

If your PRH account is still active, you can just keep ordering — no new application needed. A quick call confirms it, and you don't need your account number.

Confirm your PRH account is active

Call PRH New Accounts — tell them you order Compendium and want to confirm your account.

1-866-761-6685

Would rather I check with you? Text or call me — I do this with retailers all the time.

Payment method

How do you want to pay for orders?

Your choice decides what you'll need for the application — so pick the one you'll actually want. Switching later means a whole new application.

Not sure which to choose? The PRH application lets you pick. Want to talk it through first? Text AmyFay: 865-217-6790.

Your prep worksheet

Let's get your details down.

Fill in what you have. It saves as you go and lands on a sheet you can print, copy, or email to yourself — so it's all in front of you when you start the real application.

🏷️ Business identity

Your Legal Business Name

Use it exactly the same way everywhere — and make sure it matches your tax documents (including LLC, Inc., Corp.).

Use consistently

ABC Gifts, LLC
ABC Gifts, LLC
ABC Gifts, LLC

Avoid variations

ABC Gifts
ABC Gifts LLC
ABC Gift Shop

💳 For prepay

Have a credit card ready to put on file.
You'll provide your state resale / tax-exemption certificate — it can come after you apply (more on that next).

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Everything you type stays right here on your device. Nothing is sent to AmyFay, to PRH, or to anyone — it's only saved in this browser so you can print or copy it for the application.

A few things worth knowing

Before you hit submit.

Quick heads-ups so nothing catches you off guard.

🧾 Your resale / tax-exemption certificate

This is your state's resale / sales-tax exemption certificate — it tells PRH not to charge you sales tax on wholesale orders you'll resell.

The form below is already filled in with Penguin Random House's information. Pick your state, download it, complete your part, and submit it with your application.

In another state, or want me to fill yours in for you? Just text me — happy to. Not sure which form? PRH New Accounts: newaccount@penguinrandomhouse.com.

↩️ Returnable vs. non-returnable

The PRH application asks you to choose one. Here's what each term means:

Returnable

Unsold copies can be returned to PRH for credit, within their return window.

Non-returnable

Unsold copies can't be returned — they stay with you.

Not sure which to choose? I'm here to help — call or text AmyFay at 865-217-6790.

Submitting isn't instant approval. The PRH New Accounts team reviews first — usually 3–5 business days once they have everything.
Watch your email (including spam/junk). PRH emails if they need more info and when you're approved — reply quickly so nothing stalls.
Your tax certificate can come after. Orders still ship right away. Sales tax is refunded if approved documentation arrives within 90 days.
Some shops are also asked for a Residential Shipping Address form — no worries if so.

You're ready ✦ Readiness sheet

Everything you need, in one place.

Print it, copy it, or email it to yourself — then start your application with it right beside you.

Remember on the form

Use your Legal Business Name the same way everywhere, matching your tax docs.
New account approval typically takes 3–5 business days.
Have your state resale / tax-exemption certificate ready (AmyFay can send the right one).
Watch your email — including spam — after you apply.

What happens next

1

Complete your PRH account application

The button below takes you straight there.

2

Watch for updates from PRH New Accounts

By email — reply promptly if they need anything.

3

Submit your state tax-exemption certificate

Can come after — orders still ship, and sales tax is refunded once approved docs are in within 90 days. Download your state's pre-filled form in the step just before this — or ask me.

Start my PRH application ↗