PTIN Renewal Process
Because you already have a PTIN account and just need to renew your number, you will need to provide similar information to a first-time applicant, with a few exceptions. You will need the following information ready for quick PTIN renewal:
- Personal information (name and mailing address)
- Business information (name and mailing address)
- Explanations for felony convictions, if any
- Explanations for problems with your US tax obligations, if any
- Any US-based professional certification information such as CPA, EA, attorney, etc. You should include certification number, jurisdiction of issuance, and expiration date.
You can log into your account and get started with renewal here: https://rpr.irs.gov/datamart/mainMenuUSIRS.do
You can also access the PTIN System by going to www.irs.gov, click on Tax Pros in the top right corner, then click the Renew or Register button on PTIN System.
TIP: If you log in and do not see a “PTIN Renewal” option, contact the PTIN Helpline at https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/contact-the-return-preparer-program.
If you prefer, you can mail in Form W-12 to the IRS rather than use an online account, but your renewal will take four to six weeks to process. If you do choose to mail in the form, send it to this address:
IRS Tax Professional PTIN Processing Center
1605 George Dieter PMB 678
El Paso, TX 79936