diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/pel_registry/__init__.py b/extensions/openpower-pels/pel_registry/__init__.py
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+import os
+
+
+def get_registry_path() -> str:
+    return os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__),
+                        'message_registry.json')
+
+
+def get_comp_id_file_path(creatorID: str) -> str:
+    return os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__),
+                        creatorID + '_component_ids.json')