How to Fill Out FTB 3552

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

FTB 3552 example filled out, example: a wallet is lost
Pat Sample files Form FTB 3552 after losing a wallet. Pat has no FTB notice, so the form is mailed. Pat ticks potential victim, so the explanation and tax year stay empty. The picture shows the filled form, and none of its entries is real.

How to fill out FTB 3552, box by box

Check one of the following boxes

FTB 3552 example filled out, 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

FTB 3552 example filled out, taxable Year(s) Impacted, Date the Incident Occurred and Last Tax Return Filed

Fill in Taxable Year(s) Impacted (if applicable or known), Date the Incident Occurred (if applicable or known) and Last Tax Return Filed (Year). Enter NRF if Not Required to File.

Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

FTB 3552 example filled out, social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or your complete Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial and Current Mailing Address

FTB 3552 example filled out, last Name, First Name, Middle Initial and Current Mailing Address

Fill in Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, Current Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code.

Address on Last Tax Return Filed

FTB 3552 example filled out, address on Last Tax Return Filed

Fill in Address on Last Tax Return Filed with City, State and ZIP Code. Check Here If You Are Not Required to File a Tax Return.

Telephone Number and Primary Language

FTB 3552 example filled out, telephone Number and Primary Language

Fill in Telephone Number and mark Home, Work or Cell, then fill in Best Time (s) to Call. For Primary Language mark English, Spanish or Other and fill in Specify.

Signing the affidavit

FTB 3552 example filled out, signing the affidavit

Under penalty of perjury, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information entered in this form is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I hereby agree and consent that the facsimile/fax signature of this affidavit shall be considered as valid as the original.

Documents to submit with the form

FTB 3552 example filled out, 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).

Form FTB 3552 PDF Details

Submit this completed form and a copy of at least one of the following documents to verify your identity.

Documents: Check the box next to the document you are submitting: Passport, or Driver license or Department of Motor Vehicles identification card.

With a notice: If you received a notice from FTB, return this form with a copy of the notice to the address contained in the notice.

Self-reporting: If you have not received an FTB notice and are self-reporting potential risk for future impact to your tax account, mail or fax this form.

Contact: FTB does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email or fax.

QuestionAnswer
Form Name Form FTB 3552
Form Length 2 pages
Fillable? Yes
Fillable fields 28
Avg. time to fill out 5 min
Other names FTB 3552, FTB3552, FTB 3552 PC, Form 3552, Form FTB 3552, Identity Theft Affidavit, California identity theft affidavit
Edition12-2024
Issuing agencyFranchise Tax Board
Where to sendIf you have not received an FTB notice and are self-reporting potential risk for future impact to your tax account, mail this form to the Filing Compliance Bureau MS F151, Franchise Tax Board, PO Box 1468, Sacramento CA 95812-1468
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 1, 2026
Official sourceForm FTB 3552 (Rev 12-2024), Franchise Tax Board