I would call the IRS and apply over the phone and ask if you need to provide a personal SSN. The instructions say you need to provide the name and SSN if the entity (PTO) is a corporation. If you haven't become a corp yet, then I'm not sure you need to give them anything in line 7. I applied over the phone and the form I referred to when I called them has those two fields blank. In other words, I don't think I gave them a name or SSN. I would certainly verify the rules before I linked my SSN to the PTO's EIN for eternity. 1-800-829-4933

On Line 7a ("principal officer"), I listed my name, so then on line 7b, I used my social security number.

Do you have to give them a SSN to get it? If yes, whose did you use?

If you call the IRS, they will take your EIN application information over the phone, then will give you your EIN number immediately. They will follow up by mailing your EIN number to you.

First thing I did as leader two 1/2 years ago was apply for a ein number. I applied in mid January and received it by beginning of March.

WE have switched from PTA to PTO. I faxed the form to apply for new EIN two weeks ago. My question is: Has anyone applied for their EIN and how long did it take to come? Thanks