Instructions for Disputing by Mail

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Experian's mailing address for dispute requests is:

P.O. Box 4500
Allen, TX 75013

You can submit your dispute and any supporting documents more quickly at experian.com/upload.

In order to help you to submit an accurate request, you may find it useful to first obtain your personal Experian credit report.

You can download a printable form for disputing by mail.

Please include all of the following when requesting your dispute:

  • Your full name including middle initial (and generation such as JR, SR, II, III)
  • Your date of birth
  • Your Social Security number (if you have never been issued a social security number, please note that in your request)
  • All addresses where you have lived during the past two years
  • One copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver's license or state ID card, etc.
  • One copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.
  • List each item on your report that you believe is inaccurate, the account number and the specific reason you feel the information is incorrect.
  • There is no charge for submitting a dispute.

Send your completed dispute information to the address above. Only include copies and do not send original documentation. Experian cannot return copies from your mailed request.

What happens next?

  • Once we receive your request, we will contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor who collected the information from a public record source (such as a court or other government office).
  • When we complete our dispute process, which may take up to 30 days, we will send you the results.
  • Check the status of your dispute.

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