Annual Credit Report Request Form
The Annual Credit Report Request Form is the paper request option for ordering your reports by mail. PostalForm turns that printable form into a guided online workflow so you can generate the finished PDF first and continue straight to mailing.
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What you need+
- Your full legal name and date of birth
- Social Security number as requested by the official form
- Current mailing address
- Previous address if you have lived at the current address for less than two years
- The credit bureau reports you want mailed to you
How it works+
- Fill out the form
- Add attachments
- Preview the PDF
- Mail it
Where it gets mailed+
We prefill the recipient for you.
Packet order+
- Cover sheet (auto-generated)
- Completed form PDF
Common mistakes+
- Using identifying details that do not match the consumer's credit file.
- Forgetting to list a previous address when the form requires it.
- Leaving the requested bureau selection blank.
- Confusing the mail-in report request form with a credit dispute form.
FAQs+
Is this the same as a credit dispute form?
No. This form is for requesting your reports by mail, not for disputing errors on a report.
Can I request all three reports with one mailing?
Yes. The official form lets you choose which nationwide credit bureau reports you want mailed to you.
Do I need to fill out the PDF manually?
No. PostalForm can generate the finished PDF from the online workflow so you do not have to type into the official form yourself.
Sources+
Last verified+
Last AnnualCreditReport.com verification: February 23, 2026