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ITEM 4. A minor (who does not have a court-appointed guardian) who is requesting payment or who is named on Series HH bonds may
complete and sign the form on his or her own behalf if, in the opinion of the notary or certifying officer, he or she is of sufficient
competency and understanding to comprehend the nature of the transaction. The parents or parent with whom the minor resides must
complete this item if a minor is named on the bonds and he or she is not of sufficient competency and understanding to complete the form
on his or her own behalf, or is requesting electronic substitute bonds for Series EE or Series I. Provide the minor’s name, date of birth,
Social Security Number, and all other requested information. If the minor does not reside with either parent, the form must be completed
and signed by the individual who furnishes the minor’s chief support.
ITEM 5. Indicate whether you want substitute bonds or payment by direct deposit.
• For Series EE and Series I bonds, we no longer issue substitute bonds in paper form. We issue those substitute bonds in
electronic form, in our online system TreasuryDirect.
• If you want substitute Series EE bonds or substitute Series I bonds, provide the TreasuryDirect account number. If you don’t
have an account, you may open one at www.treasurydirect.gov.
• Series EE and Series I bonds issued February 2003 and later are not eligible for payment until one full year after issue; if
payment is requested and such bonds are less than one year old, substitute bonds will be issued instead.
• If substitute bonds are requested and a bond is within less than one full calendar month of reaching its final maturity, or has
reached final maturity, payment will be made instead.
ITEM 6. Complete either section A, B, or C. Which section is appropriate for you depends on which series of bonds you have and
whether you want payment or substitute bonds.
CERTIFICATION – Each person whose signature is required must appear before and establish identification to the satisfaction of a notary
or authorized certifying officer. The signatures to the form must be signed in the presence of the notary or officer. The notary or 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. Examples of acceptable seals and stamps:
• The seal or stamp of a notary
•
A 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
WHERE TO SEND – Send this form and any additional information to the address below. Legal evidence or documentation you submit
cannot be returned.
Treasury Retail Securities Services, P.O. Box 9150, Minneapolis, MN 55480-9150
NOTICE UNDER PRIVACY ACT AND PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
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 20 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 this
address; send to the address shown in "WHERE TO SEND" in the Instructions.