This invention relates to systems and methods for registering a device and retrieving identification information of the device. The system (10) registers unique identification information of a remote device (12) for identification of the device (12) in the event of the device (12) being stolen or lost. The system includes a central station (14), which communicates with the device (12) to receive registration information from the device (12). The system (10) includes interrogation means for sending an interrogation message to the device (12) to retrieve identification information of at least one component of the device (12). The communication channel between the remote device (12) and the central station (14) remains open while the registration information is provided and the identification information is retrieved by the central station (14). The registration and identification information is stored by the central station (14).
