Fillable Form 2587 - Application For Special Enrollment Examination (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Instructions for Form 2587, Application for Special Enrollment Examination

General Information

Prometric will be administering the Special Enrollment Examination on behalf of the IRS. The examination is offered in three parts via

computer at approximately 300 testing centers managed by Prometric Examination candidates should go to

for examination information, including:

» How to register, schedule and pay for an examination

» Examination locations

» Length of the examinations

» Examination content outline

» Carryover rules

» Test center regulations, including required identification

The fee is $105.00 for each of the three parts of the examination. The examination fee is not refundable.

Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)

Applicants based in the U.S. need a Preparer Tax Identification Number

in order to register for any examination. Those

(PTIN)

candidates who do not have a PTIN should request one on-line at or by completing a paper Form W-12, IRS Paid

Preparer Tax Identification Number

Application and Renewal. The on-line process is the quickest method.

(PTIN)

Foreign based test candidates should check the "N/A" box.

Registration, Scheduling and Payment

Before registering, scheduling and paying, you must complete Form 2587. Once Form 2587 is completed, you may register, schedule

and pay for your examination with Prometric. Candidates should complete Form 2587 only one time under our registration process. For

example, if you register, but do not pass all parts of the examination, you will not have to complete Form 2587 in order to register for the

examination again.

There are three ways to register, schedule and pay for the Special Enrollment Examination:

1. To express register, visit and complete this form on-line. You can then immediately register,

schedule and make payment on-line. This is the only way to complete the process in the same day.

2. You may fax this form to 1-800-347-9242. Wait one full calendar day and then either: log on to

or call 1-800-306-3926, to register, schedule and pay.

3. You may mail this completed form to: Prometric, Attn: IRS Special Enrollment Examination, 1260 Energy Lane,

St. Paul, MN 55108. Wait six to 10 calendar days, and then either log on to or call

1-800-306-3926, to register, schedule and pay.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice

We ask for the information on this application to carry out the requirements of Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 10, Section 10.4(a).

We need the information to identify applicants for the Special Enrollment Examination. You are not required to provide the information requested on a

form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. The time needed to complete this form will

vary depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average time is 6 minutes.

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time estimate or other suggestions, please write to the Internal Revenue Service, Tax Products

Coordinating Committee, SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6406, Washington, DC 20224. DO NOT send the application to this

address. Instead, mail the form to Prometric, Attn: IRS Special Enrollment Examination, 1260 Energy Lane, St. Paul, MN 55108.

Privacy Act Notice

Collection of this information is authorized by Section 330 of Title 31, United States Code, and Part 10 of the Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. The

primary use of this information is for the administration of the enrolled agent program, including administration of a written examination testing for special

competence in tax matters. Information may be disclosed to contractors for administration of the special enrollment exam and for other tax

administration purposes, to the Department of Justice for civil or criminal litigation or to seek legal advice, to Federal, state or foreign agencies or bodies

for their investigation of violations of law or regulation, or for hiring or retaining an individual, or for granting a security clearance, license, contract, grant,

or other benefit, or to other persons to obtain information not otherwise reasonably available and needed to administer the enrolled agent program.

Furnishing the information on this form is voluntary but failure to do so may result in failure to grant you enrollment.

2587

Form

(Rev. 2-2012)

Catalog Number 18668Q

Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service