Getting your IP PIN from the IRS

An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that helps protect your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from unauthorized use on tax returns. The IRS encourages all taxpayers to sign up for an IP PIN.

You must request your IP PIN directly from the IRS.

Get your IP PIN

1. Go to the IRS IP PIN page.
2. Select Get an IP PIN.
3. Sign in to your existing ID.me account or create a new account if you’ve never used ID.me. If you haven’t verified your identity, follow the prompts to verify.
4. After you are signed in, scroll down to the “Identity Protection PIN” section. Your IP PIN displays there.
   
   Note: If an IP PIN isn’t displayed, follow the prompts to enroll in the IP PIN program. If you don’t have an IP PIN, you can get one.

Troubleshoot IP PIN

• I lost my IP PIN
• IP PIN for dependents
• Learn more about IP PINs
• IP PIN FAQs

Who to contact about IP PINs

ID.me Support cannot issue or reissue your IP PIN. If you’re not able to get your IP PIN online, call the IRS at 800-908-4490.