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Can't Find 14-Digit Control Number on IRS Identity Verification Notice to Access sa.www4.irs.gov Portal

I need help getting into the IRS Identity Verification portal (sa.www4.irs.gov). I got their verification notice in the mail, and I'm on the "Verify Your Return" page where it says "Did you receive an IRS return verification notice in the mail?" But I'm completely stuck because they keep asking for a "14-digit control number provided on your notice" and I've looked at every single page of my notice multiple times but can't find anything that looks like a control number. The site says I don't need to use spaces when entering it, but that doesn't help since I can't even find the number to begin with. I'm currently looking at the exact IRS Identity Verification screen at sa.www4.irs.gov which displays "An official website of the United States Government" with the "Here's how you know" text next to it. I'm on the "Verify Your Return" page under the "Verify Your Notice" section. The screen specifically asks "Did you receive an IRS return verification notice in the mail?" and there's additional text that says "(You will need this notice to continue with this online service. If you received a notice, but don't have it with you, please come back later.)" I selected "Yes" and now it's asking me to "Enter the 14-digit control number provided on your notice, you don't need to use spaces." That's exactly where I'm stuck because I've scoured every inch of my notice and can't find anything resembling a 14-digit number. I see there's an option that says "No, please resend the notice" but it warns that "(If you have filed your return within the last 7 days, please allow an additional 14 days to receive the notice in the mail before requesting another one to be sent. You can then come back and continue verifying.)" I'd rather not wait another 2 weeks for a new notice if I can avoid it. There's a blue "CONTINUE" button at the bottom of the screen, but I can't proceed without this control number. Has anyone else dealt with this? Where exactly on the notice is this control number supposed to be? I feel like I'm going crazy looking at every single line of this notice.

QuantumQuest

The IRS Identity Verification portal screenshot shows you're at the critical entry point where you need to provide the 14-digit control number. The page presents two options: entering the control number or requesting a new notice. The control number requirement is specific - it must be 14 digits and doesn't need spaces. This number should be on your 5071C letter, typically in the upper portion. Since you're having trouble locating it, this could indicate you've received a different type of IRS notice instead of the required 5071C. The portal's warning about the 14-day waiting period for new notices is important - if you filed your return within the past week, you'll need to wait at least 2 weeks before requesting a new notice. Your immediate options are: 1. Double-check that you have a 5071C letter specifically 2. Contact the IRS Identity Verification hotline at 800-830-5084 for direct assistance 3. Use the "No, please resend the notice" option if you're willing to wait the additional time The key detail here is ensuring you have the correct notice type (5071C), as other IRS notices won't have the required 14-digit control number.

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Zoe Dimitriou

omg thank you! Just double checked and I have a 4883C letter 🤦‍♀️ no wonder I couldn't find the number

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QuantumQuest

Happens all the time! Glad I could help identify the issue 👍

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Jamal Anderson

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Mei Zhang

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Liam McGuire

in the same boat rn... been waiting 3 months just to verify my identity smh

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Amara Eze

The IRS is such a joke fr 🤡 Why they gotta make everything so complicated

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Giovanni Ricci

Facts 💯 Their website looking like it was made in 1995

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NeonNomad

pro tip: take a pic of the control number and save it in your phone. I lost my notice once and had to wait another 2 weeks for a new one 😭

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Zoe Dimitriou

good idea! def gonna do this when i get my new notice

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