Providing a personal identification number is optional: After you place a security freeze on your report, a PIN is needed to remove the freeze from your credit file. You may choose a numeric value from 5 to 10 digits in length.

After you place a security freeze on your report, a PIN is needed to remove the freeze from your credit file. If you do not remember your PIN, you may still remove a security freeze on this site by next answering a few questions verifying your identity.

Creating your own single-use PIN is optional. If you do not create your own single-use PIN, we will provide one for you.