How to Change Your EIN Address With the IRS

You can change your EIN address by mail, phone, or online through the IRS Business Services Online account

The IRS lets you update the address on file for your Employer Identification Number (EIN) through three main routes. The fastest is the IRS Business Services Online portal if you have an account set up — you can make the change yourself in minutes. If you do not have online access, you can call the IRS Business and Specialty Tax Line at 1-800-829-4933 and speak to someone directly. The slowest but simplest option is to mail Form 8822-B to the IRS, which takes several weeks to process.

The address you are changing is the one the IRS has on record for your business. This is where the IRS sends notices, tax documents, and correspondence. If you have moved and the IRS still has your old address, you may miss important important date or documents. Changing it prevents mail from going to the wrong location and keeps your account current.

Key Takeaways

The IRS Business Services Online account is the fastest way to change your EIN address yourself, taking effect almost when ready.
If you do not have online access, call 1-800-829-4933 during business hours and have your EIN and identification ready.
Form 8822-B is the official form for address changes and can be mailed to the IRS address listed on the form itself.
Address changes typically take two to four weeks by mail, but online changes show up in the IRS system within one business day.
You will need your EIN, the new address, and proof of identity or business ownership depending on which method you use.

Using the IRS Business Services Online portal

If your business already has an IRS Business Services Online account, logging in and changing your address takes the least time. Go to onlineservices.irs.gov, sign in with your credentials, and look for the option to update your business information or EIN details. The exact wording varies depending on which version of the portal you are using, but it is usually under a section labeled "Manage Your Business" or "Account Settings."

Once you locate the address field, enter your new street address, city, state, and ZIP code. The system will ask you to confirm the change before submitting. After you submit, the change is recorded in the IRS system within one business day. You will receive a confirmation on screen, and some accounts send a follow-up email as well. This method works only if you have already registered for online access — if you have not, you will need to set up an account first, which requires your EIN and a valid tax identification number.

Calling the IRS to report your new address

The IRS Business and Specialty Tax Line at 1-800-829-4933 can process an address change over the phone. Call during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. your local time. Have your EIN ready, along with the new address you want on file. The representative will ask you to confirm your identity — usually by providing the last four digits of your Social Security Number or the business owner's name and date of birth.

The representative will read back the new address to you before finalizing the change. Once confirmed, the change goes into the system that day. You do not receive a written confirmation in the mail automatically, but you can ask the representative to note in your file that you called, or you can request a confirmation letter be sent to your new address. Phone lines can have long wait times, especially during tax season, so call early in the morning or late in the week if you can.

Mailing Form 8822-B to the IRS

Form 8822-B is the official IRS form for changing your business address. You can read it from irs.gov or request a copy by phone. The form is short — it asks for your EIN, the old address, the new address, and the date the change takes effect. You sign and date it, then mail it to the IRS address listed on the form itself, which varies by region.

The form includes a table showing which IRS address to use based on your state. For example, if your business is in California, you mail it to the Fresno, California address; if it is in New York, you mail it to the Holtsville, New York address. Include only the form — you do not need to send supporting documents unless the IRS asks. Mail it to the correct regional address to avoid delays. Processing takes two to four weeks from the date the IRS receives it.

What happens after you change your address

Once the IRS records your new address, all future correspondence goes there instead of the old one. This includes tax notices, estimated payment reminders, and any letters about your account. If you have employees, your payroll tax documents and W-2 instructions will also go to the new address. If you file taxes electronically, the address change does not affect your filing — it only changes where the IRS sends physical mail.

If you have already received mail at the old address that was meant for you, contact the person or business at that location and ask them to forward it to you, or contact the IRS directly to request a copy of any documents you may have missed. The IRS does not automatically forward mail, so if you moved suddenly, you may need to follow up on documents sent before the address change took effect.

Changing your address if you do not have an EIN yet

If you are explore for an EIN for the first time, you provide your address as part of the process itself. You can explore online through irs.gov, by phone at 1-800-829-4933, or by mailing Form SS-4. The address you give during process is the one that goes on file, so you do not need a separate change process — just make sure you enter the correct address the first time.

If you explore online or by phone, you receive your EIN when ready or within a few minutes. If you mail Form SS-4, it takes about four weeks. Once you have the EIN, you can change the address later using any of the three methods described above.

Common reasons the address change might not go through

If you mailed Form 8822-B and the change does not appear after four weeks, the form may have gone to the wrong regional address, or the IRS may not have received it. Check the form again to confirm you used the correct mailing address for your state. If you are certain you mailed it to the right place, call 1-800-829-4933 and ask the representative to check whether the form was received and processed.

If you changed your address online or by phone and it still does not show up after one business day, log back into your online account or call again to confirm the change was actually submitted. Sometimes the system appears to accept a change but does not finalize it if there is a formatting error in the address — for example, if the ZIP code is incomplete or the state abbreviation is wrong. The representative or online system will usually catch this and ask you to correct it before the change goes through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to notify anyone else besides the IRS when I change my EIN address?

Yes. You should notify your bank, your payroll processor, your accountant, and any vendors or clients who have your EIN on file. The IRS address change only affects where the IRS sends mail — it does not automatically update your address with other organizations. If you have employees, notify your payroll service so they have the correct address for tax filings.

How long does it take for the address change to show up on my tax documents?

If you change your address online or by phone, it shows up in the IRS system within one business day and will appear on any new documents the IRS sends after that. If you mail Form 8822-B, allow two to four weeks. Tax documents sent before the change takes effect will still go to the old address, so you may need to follow up with the IRS or the person at the old address to get copies.

What if my business moved but I want to keep the same mailing address for tax purposes?

You can change your physical business address on file with the IRS while keeping a different mailing address if needed. When you change your address, specify which one is the mailing address and which is the physical location. The IRS will send correspondence to the mailing address you designate. This is useful if you have a mail forwarding service or a registered agent address.

Can I change my EIN address if I am not the owner or authorized representative?

No. Only the business owner, a partner, a corporate officer, or someone with power of attorney can change the EIN address. If you are an employee or manager without authorization, you will need to ask the owner or authorized person to make the change. The IRS will verify your identity before processing the change, so you must be able to prove you have the authority to make it.

What if I changed my address but the IRS is still sending mail to the old one?

Contact the IRS at 1-800-829-4933 and ask them to verify the address on file. There may be a delay if the change was recent, or the address may not have been entered correctly. Ask the representative to read back the address they have on record to confirm it matches what you submitted. If there is an error, they can correct it over the phone when ready.

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