An Employer Identification Number (EIN) verification letter (CP-575) is sent by the IRS when an EIN application is processed. Relay requires this document to register bank accounts for LLCs, General Partnerships, and Corporations.
What happens if I’ve misplaced my EIN verification letter?
If you’ve misplaced your EIN verification letter, please call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 1-800-829-4933 (toll-free) between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. If you are not in the U.S., you can call 1-267-941-1099 (not toll-free) between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Before you call
Please review the following before calling the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line:
- Once you’re connected with an agent, you will want to request a 147c letter. Requesting the letter is free.
- Only authorized persons, such as owners of the business, can obtain this letter from the IRS. Your accountant or bookkeeper is an authorized person if they were granted the Power of Attorney (POA) to represent your company before the IRS. For more information on the Power of Attorney (POA), click here.
- You will be asked security questions to verify your identity. Information you’ll need to have on hand for the IRS may include your EIN1, the name and address of your business, the type of business income tax form you file, and your name and position in the company.
The letter will either be mailed or faxed to you if the contact information is the same as what you provided when applying for an EIN. If your contact information has changed, you must first file Form 8822-B to notify a change in business address or Form 8822 to notify a change in personal address.
For more information about Form 8822-B, click here. For more information about Form 8822, click here.
1 For more information on EINs, visit the IRS website by clicking here.