Apply for an IRS Identity Protection PIN by fax when eligible to use Form 15227

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01 Purpose: Apply for an IRS Identity Protection PIN by fax when eligible to use Form 15227
02 Region or eligibility: Applicants without an assigned IP PIN who have an SSN or ITIN, access to a telephone, and adjusted gross income on the last filed return below $84,000 for an individual or $168,000 for married filing jointly.
03 Required form or document: Completed Form 15227, Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number, with the applicant’s contact and taxpayer identification information.

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Choose mail or fax, not both, and include a cover sheet marked “Confidential” when faxing. The IRS will call the applicant to validate their identity before issuing an IP PIN.

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Recipient: Internal Revenue Service
Fax: 855-807-5720
Last checked: August 25, 2026
Source: Form 15227, Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (Rev. January 2026)

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What is the Internal Revenue Service fax number for this purpose?

855-807-5720 is the fax number published in the cited official source for this specific purpose: Apply for an IRS Identity Protection PIN by fax when eligible to use Form 15227. Recheck the source immediately before sending.

How do I know whether this is the right regional route?

Applicants without an assigned IP PIN who have an SSN or ITIN, access to a telephone, and adjusted gross income on the last filed return below $84,000 for an individual or $168,000 for married filing jointly.

What should I send to this fax number?

Completed Form 15227, Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number, with the applicant’s contact and taxpayer identification information. Choose mail or fax, not both, and include a cover sheet marked “Confidential” when faxing. The IRS will call the applicant to validate their identity before issuing an IP PIN.

Does this listing guarantee acceptance?

No. The linked source listed this route on August 25, 2026, but only the recipient can determine delivery, eligibility, processing, acceptance, or deadline treatment.

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