Digital CP575 vs. Letter 147C: Which EIN Confirmation Can You Get?

November 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Eligible IRS Business Tax Account users can download a digital CP575 under Tax Records. The IRS says it can substitute for the original CP575A–J assignment notice and for Letter 147C. An authorized caller can still request Letter 147C through the IRS business tax line.

What to check

Start with what the recipient wants to verify. The original CP575A–J series records the original assignment and cannot be recreated. Digital CP575 and Letter 147C both confirm an EIN already assigned to the entity. The IRS also lists a business entity transcript as a confirmation route. A recipient may ask for a specific document, recent proof, or a name and address that match its own records. Ask before spending time obtaining a format the recipient will decline.

Example

A founder has the EIN in an old bank statement, but the new bank asks for written IRS confirmation. The founder first asks whether the bank accepts digital CP575 or Letter 147C, then checks whether their actual filing type and role qualify for Business Tax Account access. If access is unavailable, they use the authorized telephone route instead of starting a second EIN application.

Before you proceed

Verify the recipient’s accepted document and delivery format before ordering a replacement.
Match the EIN and legal name to the entity that owns the account.
Keep confirmation in a secure company file and share it only through the recipient’s approved channel.

Can the IRS reissue my original CP575A–J assignment notice?

The IRS says the original series cannot be duplicated. Digital CP575, Letter 147C, or an entity transcript may meet the confirmation need, depending on access and the recipient’s requirements.