Lost Your CP 575? Get a Replacement by Fax — Today
The CP 575 is issued once and never reissued. If you lost it, the IRS can fax you a Letter 147C replacement in minutes. Here's how.
What Is the CP 575 Notice?
CP 575 is the official IRS notice confirming your Employer Identification Number (EIN) was assigned. It's generated automatically when the IRS approves your EIN application (online, by fax, phone, or mail). The notice includes your EIN, legal business name, address, entity type, and the federal tax forms you're required to file. It comes in several variants (CP 575A, 575B, 575E, 575G, 575K) depending on your entity type — all are functionally equivalent.
Why You Can't Get Another CP 575
The IRS issues CP 575 exactly once. The notice itself states it will not be reissued. If you applied online, you had one chance to save the confirmation screen — the IRS provides no way to re-download it later. The mailed copy arrives 4-6 weeks after EIN assignment. If you missed the screen and the mail hasn't arrived (or never does, common for international addresses), your replacement is Letter 147C.
The CP 575 vs 147C for Bank Accounts
Banks accept both CP 575 and Letter 147C as proof of EIN. They contain the same core information. Some banks also accept the online confirmation printout, but this varies — traditional banks (Chase, Wells Fargo) often insist on the IRS-letterhead document. If your bank won't accept a printout, a 147C received by fax is your fastest path forward.
How to Get Your Replacement (Letter 147C)
Wait 30 days after your EIN was assigned (the IRS needs processing time). Then call (800) 829-4933, verify your identity, and ask the agent to fax your Letter 147C. You'll need a fax number ready — FaxTerra provides one for $4.99/month. The agent faxes the letter during the call. Done in minutes, not weeks.
The 30-Day Gap Problem
If you applied online: EIN is assigned instantly, but CP 575 arrives by mail 4-6 weeks later. If you didn't save the confirmation screen, you have nothing for 30 days (can't request 147C yet) and then need to call. If your bank is waiting, this gap is painful. Prevention: always save the online confirmation immediately — print to PDF during the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a duplicate CP 575?
No. The CP 575 is issued once and the IRS will not reissue it. The replacement is Letter 147C, which contains the same information and is accepted by banks and institutions interchangeably.
What's the difference between CP 575A, 575B, 575E, 575G, and 575K?
The letter suffix indicates your entity type (A=general, B=classification notice, E=government/exempt, G=LLCs, K=nonprofits). All variants serve the same purpose and are accepted identically by banks and agencies.
I applied for my EIN online but didn't save the confirmation. Now what?
Wait 30 days, then call (800) 829-4933 and request a Letter 147C by fax. You'll need a fax number — set up a FaxTerra number ($4.99/month) before calling. The agent faxes it to you during the call.
My CP 575 never arrived in the mail. What happened?
Common for international addresses or if your address changed. The IRS only mails CP 575 to the address on file at the time of application. Your replacement: call for a 147C after 30 days.
Will my bank accept Letter 147C instead of CP 575?
Yes. Banks, lenders, and payroll providers accept 147C and CP 575 interchangeably. Both are official IRS documents confirming the same information.