EIN Confirmation Letter: CP 575 vs 147C and How to Get One
CP 575 is the notice the IRS sends when your EIN is issued. Letter 147C is the replacement. Learn the difference and how to request a copy.
Muhammad Abuzar Updated November 2026 5 min read
What is the difference between CP 575 and 147C?
CP 575 is the original notice the IRS issues once, when it assigns your EIN. Letter 147C is an EIN verification letter the IRS sends when you ask for confirmation later. Both show the company name and EIN, and banks, marketplaces and payment platforms accept either one.
1The two letters compared
| Point | CP 575 | Letter 147C |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | EIN assignment notice | EIN verification letter |
| When it is issued | Once, when the EIN is assigned | Whenever you request it |
| Can the IRS reissue it? | No | Yes |
| Shows | Company name, EIN, address and filing requirements | Company name, EIN and address |
2Who asks for an EIN letter
- Banks and financial platforms during account opening
- Amazon, Walmart and other marketplaces during seller verification
- Stripe, PayPal and other payment processors
- State agencies when you register for a seller permit
3How to request Letter 147C
- Call the IRS Business and Specialty Tax Line. Callers outside the United States use the international number, 267-941-1099.
- Confirm that you are authorised for the company, for example as the responsible party named on Form SS-4.
- Ask for an EIN verification letter, 147C. The IRS can fax it during the call or mail it to the address on record.
4If the name or address is wrong
The letter shows what the IRS has on file. Update an address or responsible party with Form 8822-B before you request a new letter.
Be Filing clients receive their EIN confirmation in the portal as soon as the IRS issues it.
Official sources
Be Filing Inc is a Certifying Acceptance Agent. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and rules can change. Last reviewed in November 2026.
Quick questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppIs Letter 147C as valid as CP 575?
Yes. Both come from the IRS and are accepted as proof of your EIN.
Can I download my EIN letter online?
Only applicants who used the IRS online application could download CP 575 at that moment. The IRS does not offer a later download.
How long does 147C take by mail?
Allow several weeks for international mail. Fax is faster when you have a fax number.
Does an EIN expire?
No. An EIN is permanent for the company it was issued to.
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