Cash EE or I savings bonds — TreasuryDirect
Summary: FS Form 1522 is the official TreasuryDirect form used to request payment for paper U.S. Savings Bonds, Savings Notes, and Retirement Securities.
This document, FS Form 1522 (Revised April 2026), provides the necessary framework for bond owners to request redemption of paper U.S. Savings Bonds. It includes sections for bond identification, direct deposit banking information, and taxpayer identification. The form outlines specific requirements for signature certification: bonds with a redemption value of $1,000 or less may be signed with an enclosed copy of a valid ID, while bonds exceeding $1,000 require the signature of a notary or authorized certifying officer. Detailed instructions for submission to Treasury Retail Securities Services are provided.
Document outline
1. 1. Description of Bonds (Issue Date, Serial Number) 2. 2. Instructions for Direct Deposit Payment 3. 3. Signature and Taxpayer Identification Certification 4. 4. Certification Requirements (Notary/Certifying Officer) 5. 5. Instructions for Completion and Submission 6. 6. Privacy and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice