IRS Form 15227 fax number (IP PIN application)
Where to fax Form 15227, Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN), to the IRS.
Verified October 21, 2026Checked against Form 15227 (January 2026), Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN).
| Who uses it | Office | Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Taxpayers who meet the four criteria printed on the form and send it by fax instead of mail | IRS IP PIN application fax (toll-free) | 855-807-5720 |
Before you fax
- Include a cover sheet marked "Confidential".
- Choose one way to send the form, by mail or by fax, not both.
- The IRS must reach you by phone to confirm your identity before it issues the IP PIN, so put a phone number in Box e.
- Get an IP PIN onlineThe form says you may get an IP PIN immediately online, or at a Taxpayer Assistance Center by appointment.