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Credit Report Dispute Form
Use this form to dispute inaccurate information on your credit report. Complete one form per credit reporting agency. Include two forms of ID: one government-issued identification and one utility bill, bank, or insurance statement. There is no charge for submitting a dispute.
CREDIT REPORT DISPUTE FORM First Name: [FIRST NAME] Middle: [MIDDLE] Last: [LAST NAME] Suffix: [ ] Jr. [ ] Sr. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): [MM]/[DD]/[YYYY] Address: [YOUR ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: [STATE] Zip: [ZIP] Previous Address (if moved within past two years): Address: [PREVIOUS ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: [STATE] Zip: [ZIP] Telephone Number: [YOUR PHONE] Social Security Number: [SSN] Signature: [YOUR SIGNATURE] Date: [DATE] --------------------------------------------------------------- DISPUTED ITEM #1 --------------------------------------------------------------- Creditor Name: [CREDITOR NAME] Account Number: [ACCOUNT NUMBER] Dispute Reason(s) — check all that apply: [ ] Not My Account [ ] Account Status Not Correct [ ] Late Payments [ ] Paid in Full [ ] Identity Theft [ ] Incorrect Balance (Approx. Correct Balance): [AMOUNT] [ ] Other (Explain): [EXPLANATION] --------------------------------------------------------------- DISPUTED ITEM #2 --------------------------------------------------------------- Creditor Name: [CREDITOR NAME] Account Number: [ACCOUNT NUMBER] Dispute Reason(s) — check all that apply: [ ] Not My Account [ ] Account Status Not Correct [ ] Late Payments [ ] Paid in Full [ ] Identity Theft [ ] Incorrect Balance (Approx. Correct Balance): [AMOUNT] [ ] Other (Explain): [EXPLANATION] --------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE CORRECTED --------------------------------------------------------------- (For example: Name, Address, Employer) [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION] [REPEAT DISPUTED ITEM BLOCKS AS NEEDED] Remember to make a copy for your records.
Bureau mailing addresses
| Bureau | Mailing Address | Online Dispute |
|---|---|---|
| TransUnion | 2 Baldwin Place, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19022 | annualcreditreport.transunion.com/entry/disputeonline |
| Equifax | P.O. Box 740256, Atlanta, GA 30374 | equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-dispute |
| Experian | P.O. Box 9701, Allen, TX 75013 | experian.com/rs/fi67.html |
Checklist before sending
- Print the name and account number of the creditor in question
- Check off or clearly print the specific reason for your dispute
- Clearly fill out all information, then sign the form where indicated
- Include one copy of a government-issued ID (driver's license, state or military ID)
- Include one copy of a utility bill, bank, or insurance statement
- Do not include original copies of your supporting documents
- Mail the form to the appropriate bureau, or file online
- There is no charge for submitting a dispute
- Make a copy for your records