FTB 3552 at a glance
What it is: The Identity Theft Affidavit is for an actual or potential victim of identity theft who would like the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to update the account status to identify questionable activity.
Who signs: Sign on Taxpayer Signature and enter the Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy).
A filled-in FTB 3552 example: a wallet is lost

How to fill out FTB 3552, box by box
Check one of the following boxes

Check one of the following boxes: I am a victim of identity theft, and I believe this incident is affecting my tax account. Provide a short explanation of the tax impact.
I am a victim of identity theft, and I believe I may be at risk for future impact to my tax account. I am a potential victim of identity theft, and I believe I may be at risk for future impact to my tax account.
Check “potential victim” if you have not experienced identity theft but are at risk due to a lost/stolen purse or wallet, questionable credit card or credit report activity, etc.
Taxable Year(s) Impacted, Date the Incident Occurred and Last Tax Return Filed
Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial and Current Mailing Address
Address on Last Tax Return Filed
Telephone Number and Primary Language
Signing the affidavit
Documents to submit with the form

Submit this completed form and a copy of at least one of the following documents to verify your identity.
Check the box next to the document you are submitting: a) Passport, b) Driver license or Department of Motor Vehicles identification card.
If available, include a copy of: c) Social security card, d) Police report, e) Internal Revenue Service letter of determination.
More rules for FTB 3552
FTB does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email or fax.
If your situation is different
Where to mail or fax the form
Submit the copies required above with this form using one of the options described on PAGE 2 of this form.
If you received a notice from FTB, return this form with a copy of the notice to the address contained in the notice.
If you have not received an FTB notice and are self-reporting potential risk for future impact to your tax account, mail this form to: FILING COMPLIANCE BUREAU MS F151 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD PO BOX 1468 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-1468 If you received a notice in the mail from FTB and a fax number is shown, fax this completed form with a copy of the notice to that number.
Include a cover sheet marked “Confidential.” If no fax number is shown, follow the mailing instructions.
If you have not received an FTB notice and are self-reporting potential risk for future impact to your tax account, fax this form to: 916.843.0561
Where to get help with FTB 3552
Web: ftb.ca.gov Phone: 916.845.7088 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except state holidays 916.845.6500 from outside the United States California Relay Service: 711 or 800.735.2929 for persons with hearing or speaking limitations Go to oag.ca.gov and search for identity theft for additional resources and information regarding identity theft.
Sources
[1] FTB 3552 PC (REV 12-2024), Identity Theft Affidavit, Franchise Tax Board (the Official source link on this page).






