An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a unique 9-digit number assigned by the IRS to businesses for tax identification. It's required for 10DLC brand registration and impacts your trust score.
EIN in 10DLC Registration
Your EIN is used to:
Verify business legitimacy
Match against IRS records
Determine trust score
Enable enhanced vetting
EIN Requirements
For brand registration:
EIN must be active
Must match legal business name
Business address must match IRS records
Must be registered before applying
Getting an EIN
1. Apply free at IRS.gov
2. Instant issuance for online applications
3. No cost to obtain
4. Required for most business types
Common EIN Issues in 10DLC
Name mismatch: Business name doesn't match IRS records
Invalid EIN: Number is inactive or incorrect
Recent EIN: Very new EINs may need additional verification
Sole proprietor: May use SSN instead (with privacy concerns)
Verification Process
TCR verifies your EIN against:
IRS business database
State registration records
Third-party verification services