FS Form 1455 REQUEST BY FIDUCIARY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF UNITED STATES T

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FS Form 1455 (Revised July 2020)

OMB No. 1530-0035

Request by Fiduciary for Distribution of
United States Treasury Securities
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions in filling out this form. Making any false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim or statement to the United States is a crime and
may be prosecuted. Print in ink or type all information.

One or more fiduciaries (individual or corporate) must use this form to request distribution of United States Treasury Securities to the
person lawfully entitled due to distribution of a trust or an estate or other reasons set out in the instructions.

Part A – Reason for Distribution
I/We request distribution of the securities and/or related payments for the following reason:
Distribution of an estate OR trust to person(s) entitled
Other reason for distribution: ___________________________________________________________________________________
If a person entitled to paper savings bonds (Series EE, E, I, HH, or H) wants:
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payment, he or she must submit FS Form 1522
reissue to himself or herself, he or she must submit FS Form 4000
reissue to a trust, he or she must submit FS Form 1851

A person entitled to electronic securities held in TreasuryDirect must submit FS Form 5511 for transfer or FS Form 5512
for redemption.
For forms, go to www.treasurydirect.gov

Part B – Distribution of Securities (a separate Part B must be completed for each distributee)
I/We request that the securities and/or related payments be distributed as follows:
1. Distribute to: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Name of first distributee)

_____________________________________________________

____________________________________________

(Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number)

(Telephone Number)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Address)

2. Description of securities and/or related payments:
TITLE OF SECURITY

ISSUE
DATE

FACE AMOUNT

IDENTIFYING NUMBER

REGISTRATION

NOTE: Individual savings bonds (Series EE, E, I, HH, and H) may not be split. Each savings bond must be distributed, in its entirety, to
an entitled individual or entity. Marketable securities may be distributed in full or in increments of $100.
If you want to split a marketable security, describe the exact amount of the distribution: ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Part B – Distribution of Securities (Continued)
I/We request that the securities and/or related payments be distributed as follows:
1. Distribute to: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Name of second distributee)

_____________________________________________________

____________________________________________

(Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number)

(Telephone Number)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Address)

2. Description of securities and/or related payments:
TITLE OF SECURITY

ISSUE
DATE

FACE AMOUNT

IDENTIFYING NUMBER

REGISTRATION

NOTE: Individual savings bonds (Series EE, E, I, HH, and H) may not be split. Each savings bond must be distributed, in its entirety, to
an entitled individual or entity. Marketable securities may be distributed in full or in increments of $100.
If you want to split a marketable security, describe the exact amount of the distribution: ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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I/We request that the securities and/or related payments be distributed as follows:
1. Distribute to: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Name of third distributee)

_____________________________________________________

____________________________________________

(Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number)

(Telephone Number)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Address)

2. Description of securities and/or related payments:
TITLE OF SECURITY

ISSUE
DATE

FACE AMOUNT

IDENTIFYING NUMBER

REGISTRATION

NOTE: Individual savings bonds (Series EE, E, I, HH, and H) may not be split. Each savings bond must be distributed, in its entirety, to
an entitled individual or entity. Marketable securities may be distributed in full or in increments of $100.
If you want to split a marketable security, describe the exact amount of the distribution: ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Part C - Signatures and Certifications
I/We certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge
and belief, and agree to distribution of the securities as indicated in Part B. I/We bind ourselves, our heirs, legatees, successors
and assigns, jointly and severally, to hold the United States harmless on account of the transaction requested, and to indemnify
unconditionally and promptly repay the United States in the event of any loss which results from this request, including interest,
administrative costs, and penalties. I/We consent to the release of any information regarding this transaction, including information
contained in this form, to any party having an ownership or entitlement interest in the securities or payments.
Sign in ink, in your fiduciary capacity, in the presence of a certifying officer, and provide the requested information.
Sign
Here: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature and Title of Applicant)

_____________________________________________________

______________________________________________

(Print Name)

(Social Security Number)

Home Address ________________________________________

______________________________________________

(Number and Street or Rural Route)

(Daytime Telephone Number)

_____________________________________________________
(City)

(State)

______________________________________________

(ZIP Code)

(Email Address)

Sign in ink, in your fiduciary capacity, in the presence of a certifying officer, and provide the requested information.
Sign
Here: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature and Title of Applicant)

_____________________________________________________

______________________________________________

(Print Name)

(Social Security Number)

Home Address ________________________________________

______________________________________________

(Number and Street or Rural Route)

(Daytime Telephone Number)

_____________________________________________________
(City)

(State)

______________________________________________

(ZIP Code)

(Email Address)

Instructions to Certifying Officer: 1. Name(s) of the person(s) who appeared and date of appearance MUST be completed.
2. Original signature is required if a Medallion stamp is used. 3. Person(s) must sign in your presence.
I CERTIFY that ________________________________________________________________________ , whose identity(ies)
(Names of Persons Who Appeared)

is/are known or proven to me, personally appeared before me this _______________ day of _______________

__________

(Month)

(Year)

at ___________________________________________________ and signed this form.
(City, State)
________________________________________________________
(Signature and Title of Certifying Officer)
________________________________________________________
(Name of Financial Institution)
________________________________________________________
(Address)
________________________________________________________
(City, State, ZIP code)
________________________________________________________
(Telephone)

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Instructions to Certifying Officer: 1. Name(s) of the person(s) who appeared and date of appearance MUST be completed.
2. Original signature is required if a Medallion Stamp is used. 3. Person(s) must sign in your presence.
I CERTIFY that ________________________________________________________________________ , whose identity(ies)
(Names of Persons Who Appeared)

is/are known or proven to me, personally appeared before me this _______________ day of _______________

__________

(Month)

(Year)

at ___________________________________________________ and signed this form.
(City, State)
________________________________________________________
(Signature and Title of Certifying Officer)
________________________________________________________
(Name of Financial Institution)
________________________________________________________
(Address)
________________________________________________________
(City, State, ZIP code)
________________________________________________________
(Telephone)

Instructions
Use of Form – One or more fiduciaries (individual or corporate) must use this form to establish entitlement and request distribution of United
States Treasury Securities and/or related payments to the person lawfully entitled due to termination of a trust, distribution of an estate,
attainment of majority, restoration to competency, or other reason.
If you need more space for any item, use a plain sheet of paper and attach to the form.
Part A – Reason for Distribution
Mark a box to show the reason for the distribution. If you mark “Other,” describe the reason, such as attainment of majority or restoration
to competency. Submit a copy of all evidence that establishes your authority to request this transaction. For example, if you are
the administrator or executor of an estate, provide a certified copy of your letters of appointment, dated within one year of
submission, showing the appointment is still in full force. Submit certified copies of death certificates for all deceased
registrants.
Part B – Distribution of Securities (a separate Part B must be completed for each distributee)
Complete Items 1 and 2.
1.

Enter the name of only one distributee in each Part B, Item 1. Enter the appropriate Social Security Number or Employer Identification
Number.

2.

Describe only the securities and/or checks which the person shown in Item 1 is to receive:
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TITLE OF SECURITY – Identify each security by series, interest rate, type, CUSIP, call and maturity date, as appropriate.
If describing a check, insert the word “check.”

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ISSUE DATE – Provide the issue date of each security or check.

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FACE AMOUNT – Provide the face amount (par or denomination) of each security or check.

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IDENTIFYING NUMBER (if applicable) – Provide the serial number of each security, the confirmation number, or the check
number.

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REGISTRATION – Provide the registration of each security, check, or account; also provide the account number, if any.

Examples:
TITLE OF SECURITY

ISSUE
DATE

FACE AMOUNT

5/15/79

$5,000

Paper Marketable Security

9 1/8 % TREASURY BOND OF
2004-2009 MATURES 5/15/09
CUSIP 912810CG1
Electronic Marketable Security

CUSIP 912795QW4

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IDENTIFYING NUMBER
Serial #

2/5/04

123

$1,000

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REGISTRATION
JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE
SSN 222-22-2222
ACCT # 4800-123-1234
JOHN DOE
SSN 222-22-2222

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Electronic Series I Savings Bond

SERIES I

Paper Series EE Savings Bond

SERIES EE

1/1/02

$100

7/99

$100

7/26/04

$351.02

Confirmation #

IAAAA
Serial #

C-123,456,789-EE

ACCT # N-111-111-111
JOHN DOE
SSN 222-22-2222
JOHN DOE
OR JANE DOE

Check #

Check

CHECK

502123456

JOHN DOE

If unsure what to provide in each of the areas, furnish all identifying information in the space for REGISTRATION.

If an entitled person wants payment of paper marketable securities, not held electronically, the fiduciary must complete the assignment on
the reverse of the security. The distributee must complete IRS Form W-9.
Any interest that is or becomes due on securities belonging to the estate of a decedent will be paid to the person to whom the securities
are distributed, unless otherwise requested.
Part C – Signatures and Certifications
Signatures –If the request is on behalf of a corporate fiduciary, the name of the corporation must be given, followed by the signature and
title of an authorized officer. If there are two or more fiduciaries, all must join in the request unless by express statute, decree of court, or
the terms of the instrument under which the fiduciaries are acting, one or more of them may properly execute the request.
Certification – Each person whose signature is required must appear before and establish identification to the satisfaction of an
authorized certifying officer. The signatures to the form must be signed in the officer's presence. The certifying officer must affix the seal
or stamp which is used when certifying requests for payment. Authorized certifying officers are available at financial institutions, including
credit unions, in the United States. Certification by a notary isn’t acceptable. Examples of acceptable seals and stamps:
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The financial institution’s official seal or stamp, including: Signature Guaranteed seal or stamp; Endorsement Guaranteed seal
or stamp; Corporate seal or stamp (a corporate resolution isn’t required); or Issuing or paying agent seal or stamp (including
name, location, and four-digit identification number or nine-digit routing number)
The seal or stamp of Treasury-recognized Signature Guarantee Programs or other Treasury-approved Medallion Programs

Additional Evidence – The Commissioner of the Fiscal Service, as designee of the Secretary of the Treasury, reserves the right in any
particular case to require the submission of additional evidence.
Where to Send – Unless otherwise instructed in accompanying correspondence send this form (without instruction pages) and any
additional information to the appropriate address. Legal evidence or documentation you submit cannot be returned.
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HH and H savings bonds – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 2186, Minneapolis, MN 55480-2186
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Other paper savings bonds – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 214, Minneapolis, MN 55480-0214
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Securities in TreasuryDirect – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 7015, Minneapolis, MN 55480-7015
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Securities in Legacy Treasury Direct – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 9150, Minneapolis, MN 55480-9150
• Paper marketable securities – Treasury Retail Securities Services, PO Box 9150, Minneapolis, MN 55480-9150

NOTICE UNDER THE PRIVACY AND PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACTS
The collection of the information you are requested to provide on this form is authorized by 31 U.S.C. CH. 31 relating to the public debt
of the United States. The furnishing of a Social Security Number, if requested, is also required by Section 6109 of the Internal
Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6109).
The purpose of requesting the information is to enable the Bureau of the Fiscal Service and its agents to issue securities, process
transactions, make payments, identify owners and their accounts, and provide reports to the Internal Revenue Service. Furnishing the
information is voluntary; however, without the information, the Fiscal Service may be unable to process transactions.
Information concerning securities holdings and transactions is considered confidential under Treasury regulations (31 CFR, Part 323)
and the Privacy Act. This information may be disclosed to a law enforcement agency for investigation purposes; courts and counsel for
litigation purposes; others entitled to distribution or payment; agents and contractors to administer the public debt; agencies or entities
for debt collection or to obtain current addresses for payment; agencies through approved computer matches; Congressional offices in
response to an inquiry by the individual to whom the record pertains; as otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
We estimate it will take you about 30 minutes to complete this form. However, you are not required to provide information requested
unless a valid OMB control number is displayed on the form. Any comments or suggestions regarding this form should be sent to the
Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Forms Management Officer, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328. DO NOT SEND completed form to the
above address; send to the correct address shown in "WHERE TO SEND" above.

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