Check Out Our Interview-style Application

No need to file a Form SS-4. We ask you the questions and you give us the answers. After all validations are done you will get your EIN immediately upon completion. You can then download, save, and print your EIN confirmation notice.

This EIN is your permanent number and can be used immediately for most of your business needs, including opening a bank account, applying for business licenses, and filing a tax return by mail. However, no matter how you apply (phone, fax, mail, or online), it will take up to two weeks before your EIN becomes part of the IRS' permanent records. You must wait until this occurs before you can file an electronic return, make an electronic payment, or pass an IRS Taxpayer Identification Number matching program.

Due to a high volume of requests for EINs, the IRS will begin limiting the number of EINs assigned per day to a responsible party. Effective April 11, 2011, a responsible party will be limited to five (5) EINs in one business day. This limit is in effect whether you apply online, by phone, fax or mail.

We cannot process your application online if the responsible party is an entity with an EIN previously obtained through the internet. Please use one of our other methods to apply. See How to Apply for an EIN. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

This Application Is Available During the Following Hours:

• Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Eastern time
• Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern time

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References/Related Topic

• Privacy Act Statement and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
• Online EIN: Frequently Asked Questions
• System Requirements
• State and Federal Online Business Registration
• Employer ID Numbers (EIN)