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Credit Freeze Removal Request - Template, Sample Form

SECURITY FREEZE REMOVAL REQUEST

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Date: ________

Equifax Information Services LLC
Attn: Security Freeze
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788


Re: Request to Remove (Lift) Security Freeze on Consumer Credit File

Dear Equifax Security Freeze Department:

I am submitting this written request pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., including 15 U.S.C. § 1681c-1, and any applicable state security-freeze statutes, to remove or temporarily lift the security freeze currently placed on my consumer credit file maintained by Equifax.

  1. Type of Removal Requested. I hereby request that you (please give effect to the option selected): ________ (permanently remove the freeze, OR temporarily lift the freeze for the period or for the specific party identified below).
  2. Temporary Lift Details (if applicable). If a temporary lift is requested, please lift the freeze for the following period or for the following requesting party: ________.
  3. Personal Identifying Information. The following information is provided to verify my identity:
    1. Full legal name: ________
    2. Social Security Number: ________
    3. Date of birth: ________
    4. Telephone number: ________
    5. Previous address(es) within the last two (2) years (if any): ________
  4. Security Freeze PIN / Password. The unique personal identification number or password assigned to me when the security freeze was placed is: ________.
  5. Current Address. My current address is:

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I have resided at this address since ________.

  1. Enclosed Documentation. As required for identity and address verification, I enclose copies (not originals) of the following:
    1. Proof of identity: a copy of my ________.
    2. Proof of current residence: a copy of my ________.
  2. No Fee. I understand that, under federal law, no fee may be charged for placing, removing, or temporarily lifting a security freeze on my consumer credit file.
  3. Contact and Confirmation. Please contact me at the address, telephone number, or email above if you require any additional information. I request written confirmation that the security freeze has been removed or lifted as requested.

Sincerely,



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Date: ________

Enclosures: copy of government-issued identification; copy of proof of residence.

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