How to Obtain a Confirmation Letter for an Assigned EIN Number

If you or someone at your business has obtained an Employer Identification Number, or EIN, and lost the confirmation letter or notice, you have several options for retrieving it. While it is possible to obtain a confirmation online during the EIN application process, you will not be able to retrieve a replacement of this document online. However, you can request it by phone or mail, and the Internal Revenue Service will send it by fax or mail if all the necessary information has been provided by an authorized representative of the business.

Things You'll Need

• Authorization
• EIN
• Business address

Instructions

1. Call the IRS Business Line at 1-800-829-4933 for a replacement, provided you are authorized by the business to make the request. The IRS will mail the letter, which could take one to two weeks, or fax it to you. Be prepared to give the representative the business's EIN, as well as the business address and fax number if applicable.

2. Request the confirmation notice by mail if your need for a replacement is less urgent. The IRS can send the notice via fax or mail to an authorized representative of the business.

3. Write "Request for a 147C number" in your letter. Include your name, business address, signature, and title. Send the letter to one of two IRS service centers, depending on the location of your business. (See Resources for addresses.)

References

• IRS Business Entity Addresses

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish