How to Fax Form 15227 to Request an IRS IP PIN
Who can use Form 15227, how to fax an IP PIN application, and why the IRS online request is usually the faster first choice.
An IRS Identity Protection PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent someone else from filing a federal tax return using your Social Security number or ITIN. The fastest route for many people is the IRS Get an IP PIN online tool.
Form 15227 is a paper alternative for people who meet the eligibility rules printed on the current form and cannot complete online identity authentication.
Check eligibility before filling it out
Download the current bilingual Form 15227. The form lists income, identification, phone, and filing requirements. Read every condition rather than assuming the paper route is open to everyone.
If you qualify, enter your current legal name, SSN or ITIN, mailing address, date of birth, filing status, and a telephone number where the IRS can reach you. Sign and date the application.
Current Form 15227 fax number
The January 2026 form lists 855-807-5720. Because the document contains sensitive personal information, the form asks filers to use a confidential fax cover sheet.
Check the PDF revision and fax number on IRS.gov immediately before sending. Do not use a number copied from an old article or saved form.
How to send the form safely
- Confirm you meet every eligibility requirement.
- Complete the form with the same identity details used on your tax return.
- Sign and date it.
- Add a confidentiality cover sheet with only the routing details needed.
- Scan the pages clearly and check that no digits are cut off.
- Fax once to the number on the current form.
- Store the PDF and confirmation securely.
The IRS may call to verify your identity before processing the request. Avoid giving personal information to an unexpected caller. Use the contact guidance on IRS.gov if you need to confirm that a call is legitimate.
An IP PIN changes every year
Once you are enrolled, use the current calendar year’s IP PIN on applicable federal returns. Do not reuse an older PIN. Keep it private and share it only with the tax professional preparing your return when necessary.
Source checked against the January 2026 bilingual Form 15227 and the IRS IP PIN guidance. Verify the form revision before sending.
