FS Form 1980 Department of the Treasury | Bureau of the Fiscal Service 2
INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF FORM – Use this form for Series HH and Series H savings bonds and/or registered Treasury bonds and notes in
paper (definitive) form. The form must be completed by the registered owner or his or her representative.
ITEM 1. Check the appropriate box to indicate the purpose of the form.
ITEM 2. Furnish a complete description of the securities. If more space is needed, use a plain sheet of paper and attach it
to this form.
ITEM 3. Furnish the appropriate Taxpayer Identification Number, either the Social Security Number (123-45-6789) or
Employer Identification Number (12-3456789) and the name to which it is assigned. The following rules must be observed
when furnishing the number:
• If the securities are inscribed in the name of one person as owner, with or without a beneficiary, furnish the owner's
Taxpayer Identification Number. If known, the Taxpayer Identification Number of the beneficiary may also be
furnished.
• If the securities are inscribed in the names of two persons as coowners, furnish the Taxpayer Identification Number
of the first coowner. If known, the Taxpayer Identification Number of the second coowner may also be furnished.
• If the securities are inscribed in the name of a guardian, custodian, or similar representative of the estate of a minor,
incompetent, or other ward as owner, furnish the Taxpayer Identification Number of the minor, incompetent, or other
ward.
• If the securities are inscribed other than in the name of a natural person (in the name of an executor, administrator,
trustee, corporation, association, partnership, etc.), furnish the Taxpayer Identification Number assigned to the
estate.
ITEM 4. If you're notifying us of a change of address, provide your former address and your new address. Failure to
provide prompt notice of a change of address could cause you to not receive an interest check or Form 1099-INT.
ITEM 5. Carefully read the statement and certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, if appropriate. If you are
subject to backup withholding, you must strike through Item 2 of this section. Sign the form and provide your daytime
telephone number and, if you have one, e-mail address. The signature of a registered owner should be in the same form as
that appearing on the bonds. The signature of a representative or fiduciary must be in the same form as that shown in the
court papers or other evidence of authority and must be followed by the proper title and reference to the estate or trust, as
for example, "John W. Smith, administrator of the estate of Henry L. Smith, deceased."
Where to Send – Unless otherwise instructed in accompanying correspondence, send this form, and any additional
information to the appropriate address. Legal evidence or documentation you submit cannot be returned.
• HH and H savings bonds – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 2186, Minneapolis, MN 55480-2186
• Paper marketable securities – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 9150, Minneapolis, MN 55480-9150
If you have questions, call 844-284-2676 (toll free).
NOTICE UNDER THE PRIVACY AND PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACTS
The collection of the information you are requested to provide on this form is authorized by 31 U.S.C. CH. 31 relating to the public debt of
the United States. The furnishing of a Social Security Number, if requested, is also required by Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue
Code (26 U.S.C. 6109).
The purpose of requesting the information is to enable the Bureau of the Fiscal Service and its agents to issue securities, process
transactions, make payments, identify owners and their accounts, and provide reports to the Internal Revenue Service. Furnishing the
information is voluntary; however, without the information, the Fiscal Service may be unable to process transactions.
Information concerning securities holdings and transactions is considered confidential under Treasury regulations (31 CFR, Part 323) and
the Privacy Act. This information may be disclosed to a law enforcement agency for investigation purposes; courts and counsel for
litigation purposes; others entitled to distribution or payment; agents and contractors to administer the public debt; agencies or entities for
debt collection or to obtain current addresses for payment; agencies through approved computer matches; Congressional offices in
response to an inquiry by the individual to whom the record pertains; as otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
We estimate it will take you about 06 minutes to complete this form. However, you are not required to provide information requested
unless a valid OMB control number is displayed on the form. Any comments or suggestions regarding this form should be sent to the
Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Forms Management Officer, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328. DO NOT SEND the completed form to this
address; send it to the correct address shown in "WHERE TO SEND.”
