2587

Application for Special Enrollment Examination

Agency
IRS
Revision
Rev. 3-2024
Fillable fields
13
Pages
2
Official source
IRS form page
Checked
October 21, 2026
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Form 2587: Application for Special Enrollment Examination

Form 2587 is the application to take the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The form's privacy notice says the information is used to administer the enrolled agent program, including a written examination testing for special competence in tax matters. The instructions say the exam is offered in three parts and is administered by Prometric, and that the fee is $259.00 for each of the three parts. The examination fee is not refundable.

The instructions say all applicants need a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) to register for any examination. Candidates complete Form 2587 only one time: a candidate who registers but does not pass all parts does not complete it again to register for the exam again.

The form says its data may be completed and submitted online at www.prometric.com/see. You can also fill out Form 2587 free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

What's on Form 2587

Name

Last name, first name and middle initial.

Mailing address

Street address, city, state, ZIP (postal) code, country and province.

Telephone numbers

A primary telephone number and a secondary telephone number.

Date of birth

Entered in mm-dd-yyyy format.

PTIN

Your Preparer Tax Identification Number, which the instructions say is needed to register for any examination.

How to fill out Form 2587

  1. 1

    Get a PTIN

    Obtain a PTIN before registering, online at www.irs.gov/ptin or on paper with Form W-12.

  2. 2

    Name and address

    Enter your last name, first name and middle initial, then your mailing address. If you live outside the United States, write out the country name and add the province and postal code.

  3. 3

    Phone, birth date and PTIN

    Enter your primary and secondary phone numbers, your date of birth as mm-dd-yyyy and your PTIN.

  4. 4

    Submit it

    Complete it online at www.prometric.com/see, fax it to 1-800-347-9242, or mail it to Prometric.

  5. 5

    Schedule and pay

    Online, you can schedule and pay right away. After faxing, wait one full calendar day; after mailing, wait six to 10 calendar days. Then log on to www.prometric.com/see or call 1-800-306-3926.

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Where to send it, fees and timing

Online (express)

Complete the form at www.prometric.com/see, then schedule and pay online. The instructions say this is the only way to complete the process in the same day.

By fax

Fax it to 1-800-347-9242. Wait one full calendar day, then schedule and pay at www.prometric.com/see or by calling 1-800-306-3926.

By mail

Prometric, Attn: IRS Special Enrollment Examination, 7941 Corporate Drive, Nottingham, MD 21236. Wait six to 10 calendar days before scheduling and paying.

Exam fee

The instructions say the fee is $259.00 for each of the three parts of the examination and that the examination fee is not refundable.

Not the IRS comments address

The Washington, DC address in the Paperwork Reduction Act Notice is for comments on the form. The form says not to send the application there.

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Who fills out Form 2587?

  • Enrolled agent exam candidates

    People registering for the Special Enrollment Examination, which the privacy notice ties to administering the enrolled agent program.

  • PTIN holders

    All applicants need a PTIN to register. The instructions say applying online at www.irs.gov/ptin takes about 15 minutes, while paper Forms W-12 take 4-6 weeks to process.

  • Preparers without SSNs

    The instructions say they follow the special instructions and complete the additional documentation outlined in the Form W-12 instructions.

  • Candidates retaking a part

    Form 2587 is completed only one time. A candidate who registers but does not pass all parts does not complete it again to register.

  • Applicants outside the United States

    The mailing address line says not to abbreviate the country name and to include the province and postal code if applicable.

The person who wants to take the SEE completes it. It goes to Prometric, which administers the examination, not to an IRS office.

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Questions about Form 2587

What is Form 2587?

It is the application to register for the Special Enrollment Examination, the three-part exam administered by Prometric that the form's privacy notice ties to the enrolled agent program.

How much does the Special Enrollment Examination cost?

The instructions say $259.00 for each of the three parts, and that the examination fee is not refundable.

Do I need a PTIN before filing Form 2587?

Yes. The instructions say all applicants need a PTIN to register for any examination, and that one can be obtained online at www.irs.gov/ptin.

Do I file Form 2587 again if I fail a part?

No. The instructions say candidates complete Form 2587 only one time, so a candidate who does not pass all parts does not complete it again to register.

What is the fastest way to register?

Express registration at www.prometric.com/see. The instructions say it is the only way to complete the process in the same day.

Where do I find test locations and the exam content?

The instructions point to www.prometric.com/see for registration, locations, exam length, the content outline, carryover rules and test center regulations, including required identification.