If my paper EE/E Bond contains a misspelling, incorrect address, or incorrect Social Security Number, do I need to get this corrected?
• Misspelled Name — EE/E Bonds don’t need to be reissued to correct minor typographical errors in names. The bond needs to be reissued if the error is significant enough to prevent the bond owner from cashing it. To get a bond reissued, just fill out and sign the proper Reissue form (PD F 4000) and mail it to the Federal Reserve Bank for your area. • Incorrect Address — EE/E Bonds don’t need to be reissued to correct the address that appears on the bonds. • Incorrect Social Security Number — EE/E Bonds don’t need to be reissued to correct a Social Security Number. The Social Security Number does not establish ownership or tax liability but serves only to locate savings bond records if, for example, the bonds are lost and the owner has not kept a record of serial numbers. Be sure to keep a record of all your bonds including serial numbers.
