06/28/2025
PTIN Registration sign-in process
Beginning in July, the Tax Professional PTIN System will require all tax preparers with a Social Security number (SSN) to sign in with ID.me, a technology provider that conducts identity verification and credential management for access to IRS online services.
In the near future, the existing sign-in method of using a Username and Password will no longer be supported for tax preparers with a SSN. You will not be able to access the Tax Professional PTIN System without an ID.me account. Tax preparers who do not have a SSN will continue using their current sign-in process.
Existing ID.me users
If you have an ID.me account from a state government or another federal agency, you can sign in without re-verifying your identity. If you’re a new user, you will have to create a new ID.me account.
Your ID.me credentials enable access to various IRS online services including the Tax Professional PTIN System, Tax Pro Account, Business Tax Account, Individual Online Account, and more.
New ID.me users
Users who don’t currently have an account will be required to create one with ID.me to access the Tax Professional PTIN System.
To create a new ID.me account for access to the Tax Professional PTIN System, users will need a government-issued photo ID, an email address, and a camera enabled computer or mobile device. ID.me offers multiple registration options and 24/7 customer assistance.
More information
Additional information can be found by visiting the following resources:
www.irs.gov/ptin for more information about the PTIN program
www.irs.gov/registerhelp for more information about ID.me
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