IRS Letter 5747C: Verify identity in person
Quick answerThe IRS needs you to verify your identity in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center before processing a return filed in your name.
Letter / notice5747C
MeaningVerify identity in person
Action needed?Yes — see steps
What happens next
Processing resumes after you verify.
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What you should do
- Call to schedule a Taxpayer Assistance Center appointment
- Bring the letter, a photo ID and the return listed
Scam check: the IRS first contacts you by mail. Use only the phone numbers printed on your letter or on IRS.gov — never ones from a text, email or unofficial site.
Frequently asked questions
What does IRS Letter 5747C mean?
The IRS needs you to verify your identity in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center before processing a return filed in your name.
What should I do?
Call to schedule a Taxpayer Assistance Center appointment Bring the letter, a photo ID and the return listed
How long does it take?
Processing resumes after you verify.
Sources
- IRS: Understanding your IRS notice or letter
- IRS: Get Transcript
- Taxpayer Advocate Service (independent help inside the IRS)
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By the TranscriptCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2026-11-12.