EIN Service: What It Does and What It Costs
Last updated November 5, 2026 · Written by the EIN Registration filing team
Want it handled? Answer a few questions in about 5 minutes and we take it from there.
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- Ask you the questions. It takes about 5 minutes, in plain language rather than form language.
- Prepare the SS-4. That includes the classification that matches your entity.
- File it as your third party designee. You authorize us for this application only.
- Handle any name conflict. If the IRS returns reference number 101, we prepare the fax filing. We will ask you for your formation document.
- Keep you updated. You can track the order and we email you as it moves.
What you still do
You give us accurate facts, including the responsible party’s details. If the application goes by fax, the IRS may release the number only to the responsible party. We email you when it is time, with what you need.
What no service can do
- Speed up the IRS. How long an EIN takes depends on the route.
- Promise approval. The IRS makes the final decision.
- Get you a better number. Every EIN is the same kind of number.
When a service makes sense
It makes the most sense when you would rather not work through the form, when your name may conflict with another, or when it is an estate or trust. If your case is simple and you are comfortable with IRS forms, how to get an EIN shows how to do it yourself.
Quick answers
How much does your EIN service cost?
One flat $197 service fee.
How long does it take?
Typically 2 to 4 business days, or about 11 business days when the IRS requires the application by fax.
Can a service get my EIN faster than the IRS?
No. The IRS decides how fast it answers. A service saves you time on the form and on any refusal.
Do you guarantee the IRS will issue my EIN?
No. We prepare and submit the application based on what you tell us, and the IRS makes the final decision. If it is rejected, we work with you to resolve it.
Do I have to use a service?
No. You can apply yourself, and our how to get an EIN guide covers each route.
Get Your EIN the Easy Way
Answer a few questions in about 5 minutes. Our specialists prepare your IRS Form SS-4, file it, personally handle any rejection or name conflict along the way, and get your EIN to you, typically within 2 to 4 business days, or about 11 when the IRS requires the application by fax. One flat $197 service fee. No upsells, no subscriptions.
- ✓ Prepared and filed by specialists
- ✓ Error 101 and rejection handling included
- ✓ Data encrypted (AES-256)
- ✓ Order tracking and email updates
Related guides
- How to Apply for an EIN What to check before you apply for an EIN, where to send it, and what happens after you submit.
- How Long Does an EIN Take? Online, Fax and Mail Times The honest timeline for every application method, and what actually causes delays.
- IRS Error 101 (EIN Reference Number 101): How to Fix It Error 101 is a business name conflict the online application cannot resolve. What it means and the two ways past it.
- How to Apply for an EIN by Fax: SS-4 Fax Numbers and What Comes Back 855-641-6935 for the 50 states and DC, two other numbers for everyone else. What to send, how long the IRS takes, the cover sheet it faxes back, the designee signature rule, and what to do when nothing comes back.
- How to Get an EIN Number: 4 Ways, Step by Step Online, fax, mail, and the international phone line. Real timelines, what you need, and what can go wrong.
You can also apply for an EIN directly with the IRS at irs.gov at no cost.