Use This Sample Letter To Request a Credit Freeze by Mail

A credit freeze is the #1 way to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. There are different ways you can request a credit freeze. If you’d rather deal with paper documents, you can request a credit freeze by certified mail.

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion also allow credit freezes to be put in place via phone or online. In fact, the most efficient way to freeze and thaw your credit is online. But doing so by mail is a viable option for millions of Americans. To make things easier, we’ve provided a sample letter you can use with all three credit bureaus. Let’s walk through the steps:

How To Request a Credit Freeze by Certified Mail

The good thing about the process is that as of September 2018 credit freezes are free. So, all you have to do is print out the form below and mail it to the credit bureaus.

To be safe, send your letters by certified mail — return receipt requested. Keep a copy of your letter and attach the return receipt to it when it comes back to you in the mail. Then keep it in a safe place!

Credit Freeze Sample Letter:

I would like to place a security freeze on my credit report.

_______________  _______________  _________________  __________

First name           Middle             Last name          Suffix (Jr.III)

Previous name or maiden name (if applicable):

_____________________________________________________________

Daytime phone number

________________________________

Evening phone number

________________________________

Current address: (include zip code)

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Former address (for those who have moved in last 5 years):

1)________________________________________________________________________________________

2)________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth_____________________________

SS#____________________________________

Drivers’ License State and Number_________________________________________

One piece of ID is included which verifies my address:

(copy of driver’s license, government issued ID, W2 or 1099 form, pay stub with SS#, water bill, electric bill)

MY SIGNATURE:

________________________________________Today’s date__________

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Credit Bureau Mailing Addresses:

Credit Bureau	Online	By Phone	By Mail
Experian	Experian Credit Freeze page	888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742)	Experian Security Freeze P.O. Box 9554 Allen, TX 75013
Equifax	Equifax Credit Freeze page	888-298-0045	Equifax Information Services, LLC P.O. Box 105788 Atlanta, GA 30348
TransUnion	TransUnion Credit Freeze page	800-916-8800	TransUnion P.O. Box 160 Woodlyn, PA 19094