Incorrect Information on US Savings Bonds

April 8th, 2008

US Savings Bonds name change:

If my name has changed due divorce, do I need to have my US Savings Bonds reissued?

In this case it is a good idea to have your US Savings Bonds reissued.

What if the address on the US Savings Bonds are incorrect?

Series E US Savings Bonds and Series EE US Savings Bonds don’t need to be re-issued if the address on them are incorrect. The address has no effect on ownership or the ability of an entitled person to cash the US Savings Bonds.

What if the social security on the US savings bond is incorrect?

Series E US Savings Bonds and Series EE US Savings Bonds with incorrect social security number do not need to be reissured. The Social Security Number on US Savings Bonds is used only for recordkeeping purposes and has no effect on the ownership or tax liability of the US Savings Bonds.

However, for record keeping, the Bureau of the Public Debt would like you to send in a letter including

the serial numbers, issue dates, denominations, and registration of the bonds, and
the incorrect and correct Social Security Numbers so we can update our records.

to:

Division of Accounting Services
Accrual Securities Accounting Branch
Accrual Operations Section
Bureau of the Public Debt
Parkersburg, WV. 26106-7012

US Savings Bonds