Publication 1635 - Understanding Your Employer Identification Numbers Page 14
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32VI. How to Apply for an EIN
You can apply for an EIN by telephone, fax, mail or Internet-EIN depending on
how soon you need to use the EIN.
1. Application by EIN TOLL FREE:
Under this program, you can receive your EIN by telephone and use it immediately to
make payments. When applying by EIN Toll-Free telephone line, IRS suggests that you
complete Form SS-4 before the call so that you will have all relevant information available.
Then call the Toll-Free EIN number, 1-800-829-4933, which is available five days a week,
7:00 am – 10pm, Monday through Friday. The person making the call must be authorized
to receive the EIN.
An IRS representative will use the information from the caller to establish your account
and assign you an EIN. Write the number you are given on the upper right hand corner of
the form, and sign and date the form. Keep this copy for your records.
2. Application by Fax:
Under the Fax program, you can receive your EIN by fax within four (4) business days. Fax
your completed Form SS-4 to the fax number listed for your state under “Where to Apply”.
The fax number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Be sure to provide your fax
number so that an IRS representative can fax the EIN back to you. Do not call the EIN
toll-free number for the same entity because duplicate EINs may be issued.
3. Application by Mail:
Complete Form SS-4, date and mail it to the IRS campus according to State Mapping on
page 25 of this publication. You will receive your EIN within 4 to 6 weeks. See “Where to
apply” for address information.
4. Application by Internet:
Form SS-4 Internet-EIN (I-EIN) application opens another avenue for customers to apply
for and obtain an employer identification number. will lead you to the web site
to apply for an EIN. Once you have completed all necessary fields on the online form,
preliminary validation is performed and will alert you to information IRS needs that you
may not have included. An EIN will be issued after the successful submission of the
completed Form SS-4 online.
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Online EIN is available 24/7
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No registration is required to use this system
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No paper needs to be sent to the IRS
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