What Form 15227 does
Form 15227 lets eligible taxpayers request an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). The IRS offers an online account that can show an IP PIN immediately and an online Form 15227 submission for eligible applicants who cannot establish an account. Faxing the PDF is another option.
Check the form before faxing
- Check all eligibility criteria on the current form, including the income limit, an SSN or ITIN, phone access, and that no IP PIN has already been assigned to you.
- Complete the taxpayer and contact fields and the declaration. The IRS will call to verify identity before issuing an IP PIN.
- Include a cover sheet marked “Confidential.” Choose either mail or fax, not both.
Where to fax Form 15227
The January 2026 Form 15227 lists the IRS fax number below. Verify the current form before sending because eligibility rules and instructions can change.
This route is for the IP PIN application. It is not a way to retrieve a lost PIN; the form directs people who already have one to the IRS retrieval process.
IP PIN application: 855-807-5720
Include a cover sheet marked “Confidential” and check eligibility on the current form.
Use this number after checking the IRS pageSend your completed form
Upload your completed PDF or scan, enter the IRS fax number you confirmed, then review the prepared pages and price before payment. Standard web faxing starts at $3.50 for 1–10 pages, with no account or subscription. You are charged only after successful fax delivery.
Send Form 15227OneFaxNow sends outbound faxes only. It does not prepare the IRS form or confirm IRS acceptance.
After the fax is delivered
Keep the form and fax delivery record. Watch for an IRS call to verify your identity, and use the contact instructions on the current IRS form if you have questions about the application.
Questions about Form 15227
Can I get an IP PIN faster online?
The IRS says eligible people can get an IP PIN immediately through an online account. If you cannot establish an account, it also accepts Form 15227 online; faxing the PDF is another option that requires later identity verification.
Should I fax Form 15227 if I lost an existing IP PIN?
No. The form directs people who already have an IP PIN, or were assigned one, to the IRS IP PIN retrieval process.