How to correct a typo in the business name on your EIN record

November 14, 2026 · 1 min read

If the IRS record contains a misspelling, missing word or incorrect suffix, an authorized person can ask the IRS to review a primary-name correction. The IRS manual allows certain corrections by phone or correspondence and refers cases affecting the IRS name control to its Business Master File Entity unit.

What to check

Compare the formation document, submitted SS-4 and IRS confirmation. Some punctuation changes are part of the IRS's normal formatting. When the company has legally changed its name, use the separate business name change process and keep the state documentation that shows the change.

Example

A formation certificate reads Maple Harbor LLC but the EIN record says Maple Habor LLC. An authorized signer gathers the records and asks the IRS to confirm the correction process.

Before you proceed

Compare the IRS record with the current legal name.
Identify the specific spelling or suffix issue.
Retain any written confirmation of the correction.

Do I need a new EIN to fix a typo?

Ask the IRS to correct the existing account for an ordinary spelling error. A separate change to ownership or structure may require its own EIN review.