State Security Freeze Requirements and Fees

Alabama

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Alaska

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Arizona

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 Not Available $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Arkansas

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10

For the initial placement of a security freeze if you have been a victim of identity theft and want to place a security freeze under the Arkansas Consumer Report Security Freeze Act you must submit a copy of a valid police report, investigative report, incident report or complaint with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your identifying information by another person.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

California

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $12 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report or valid Department of Motor Vehicles investigative report that alleges a violation of Section 530.5 of the Penal Code, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Colorado

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim First Free (Subsequent Freezes $10 each) $10 $12 $10 $10
Non-Victim First Free (Subsequent Freezes $10 each) $10 $12 $10 $10

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Connecticut

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim $10 $10 $12 $10 $10
Non-Victim $10 $10 $12 $10 $10

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Delaware

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free First Free (Subsequent $20 each)
Non-Victim $20 Free Not Available Free Free

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit a copy of a valid police report documenting the identity theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

District of Columbia

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free First Free (Subsequent $10 each)
Non-Victim $10 Free Free Free First Free (Subsequent $10 each)

If you are a victim of identity theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file or for a replacement 10 digit PIN. It is requested that you submit a copy of a valid police report that you have filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Florida

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10
65 years of age or older Free $10 Not Available Free Free

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid investigative or incident report or complaint with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your identifying information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Georgia

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $3 $3 Not Available $3 $5
65 years of age or older Free $3 Not Available $3 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a valid copy of an investigative or incident report or complaint with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your identifying information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Hawaii

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party, parties or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Idaho

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $6 $6 $6 Free $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Illinois

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10
65 years of age or older Free $10 $10 Free Free

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time or for a specific party, to permanently remove the security freeze on your credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Indiana

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim Free Free Free Free Free

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Iowa

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $12 Not Available $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report concerning the unlawful use of identification information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Kansas

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10

For the initial placement of a security freeze if you have been a victim of identity theft and want to place a security freeze under the Kansas security freeze law, you must submit a copy of a valid copy of a police report, investigative report or complaint you filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Kentucky

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report filed with a law enforcement agency, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Louisiana

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim or 62 years of age or older Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $8 Not Available Free $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report as described in R.S. 9:3568, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Maine

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $12 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency that alleges you are a victim of identify theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Maryland

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid a police report of alleged identity fraud or an identity theft passport, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Massachusetts

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim or Spouse Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

If you or your spouse is a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Michigan

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Minnesota

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 $5 $5 First Free (Subsequent $5)

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report or a police case number documenting the identity theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Mississippi

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim $10 Free Free Free $10
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

For the initial placement of a security freeze if you have been a victim of identity theft and want to place a security freeze under the Mississippi security freeze law you must submit a copy of a valid police report, investigative report, incident report or complaint with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your identifying information by another person.
If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency regarding the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Missouri

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim First $5 (Subsequent $10) $5 $5 Free $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Montana

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $3 $3 $3 Free $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, an investigative report, or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Nebraska

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim or Minor Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $15 Free Not Available Free First Free (Subsequent $5)

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report evidencing that you have alleged to be a victim of identity theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Nevada

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim or 65 years of age or older Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency regarding the unlawful use of your personal information, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

New Hampshire

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

New Jersey

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free $5 $5 $5 $5
Non-Victim Free $5 $5 $5 $5

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

New Mexico

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report or investigative report filed with a law enforcement agency alleging the crime of identity theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party, parties or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

New York

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim First Free (Subsequent Freezes $5 each) $5 $5 $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report filed with a law enforcement agency or a copy of a signed Federal Trade Commission identity theft victim's affidavit, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

North Carolina

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid investigative or incident report or complaint with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of the victim's identifying information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

North Dakota

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 $5 Free First Free (Subsequent $5)

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid investigative report or complaint to a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of the victim's information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party, parties or specific period of time, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Ohio

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Oklahoma

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10
65 years of age or older Free $10 Not Available $10 Free

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid investigative or incident report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your identifying information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Oregon

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10

If you are the victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, incident report or identity theft declaration that you have filed with a law enforcement agency, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Pennsylvania

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 Free $10
65 years of age or older Free $10 $10 Free Free

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report that you have filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Rhode Island

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim or 65 years of age or older Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 First Free (Subsequent $5)

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid incident report from or a complaint to a law enforcement agency, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file or, for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

South Carolina

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

South Dakota

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

For the initial placement of a security freeze if you have been a victim of identity theft and want to place a security freeze under the South Dakota security freeze law, you must submit a copy of a valid police report.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Tennessee

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $7.50 Free Not Available $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Texas

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 $12 $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report, or complaint made under Section 32.51, Penal Code, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Utah

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available Free $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Vermont

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $5 $5 $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a valid copy of a police report, investigative report or complaint filed with a law enforcement agency about the unlawful use of your personal information by another person, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific party, parties or specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Virginia

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Free Free Free
Non-Victim $10 Free Free Free $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and you submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report, no fee will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Washington

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10
65 years of age or older Free Free Not Available Free Free

If you are a victim of identity theft or received a security breach notice and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report or the security breach notice, your security freeze is pursuant to the Washington security freeze law and no fees will be charged.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

West Virginia

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim or written complaint to the FTC, Attorney General of WV, or other law enforcement agency Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $5 $5 Not Available $5 $5

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police, an investigative report or a written complaint made to the Federal Trade Commission, to the Office of the Attorney General of West Virginia or to a law enforcement agency concerning the identity theft, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove the security freeze from your Equifax credit file, or for a replacement 10 digit PIN.

Methods for Requesting the Replacement, Temporary Lift, Permanent Removal, or Issuance of a Replacement File Freeze Personal Identification Number (PIN):

Placement, Temporarily Lift, Permanently Remove:
Online - https://www.freeze.equifax.com
Phone - 1-800-685-1111
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Replacement PIN:
Mail -
Equifax Security Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348

Wisconsin

Requirement Fees
Security Freeze Placement Date Range Lift Specific Party Lift Permanent Removal Replacement Pin
ID Theft Victim Free Free Not Available Free Free
Non-Victim $10 $10 Not Available $10 $10

If you are a victim of identity theft and submit or have previously submitted a copy of a valid police report to verify the crime, no fees will be charged to place a security freeze on your Equifax credit file, temporarily lift the security freeze for a specific period of time, to permanently remove th