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How do I permanently remove a state law or Equifax voluntary security freeze on my Equifax credit file?

You can request that a security freeze be permanently removed.

Submitting a Security Freeze Request:

Online

You may make a Security Freeze Request by clicking here or visiting https://www.freeze.equifax.com

Phone

You may make a Security Freeze Request by calling 1-800-685-1111

Mail

You may make a Security Freeze Request in writing by mail

Equifax Security Freeze
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, Georgia 30348

To submit your Security Freeze Request via mail, please submit the following personal ID information: your complete name, including any suffix (e.g. Jr., Sr., etc.), complete address, Social Security number and date of birth.

  • To permanently remove a security freeze, you must submit all of the following along with the required personal ID information:
    • 10 digit personal identification number (PIN)
    • Two (2) forms of identification (e.g. pay stub with address and utility bill)

Charges for Security Freeze Request:

The charges for a Security Freeze Request on your Equifax credit file vary by state. Please click here for the fees associated with your state.

If submitting your request by mail, please include payment by check, money order, or major credit card for the appropriate fees. For VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express payment, please include your name as it appears on the card, the card number and the expiration date.

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