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VIN Correction

If the Vehicle Identification Number on your accepted Form 2290 is wrong, the IRS requires a VIN correction. A correct VIN is essential because it appears on your stamped Schedule 1 used for registration, IRP renewals, permits, and proof of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax compliance. A 2290 VIN correction updates the vehicle identifier with the IRS and generates a new Schedule 1 that matches your registration documents.

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What a VIN correction on Form 2290 means

VIN Correction
A 2290 VIN correction, also called a Form 2290 VIN amendment, is an IRS submission that replaces an incorrect VIN with the correct VIN for the same vehicle and tax period. It is a record correction only, not a change to your HVUT tax calculation. The result is a new stamped Schedule 1 that reflects the corrected Form 2290 VIN so your filings and registration match.

Common VIN errors that require correction

Error 1: Incorrect or missing characters

Error 2: Transposed numbers or letters

Error 3: VIN mismatch with registration documents

How to correct a VIN on Form 2290

You can e-file a VIN correction online in minutes. Have your EIN, business details, the originally filed First Used Month, taxable gross weight, the incorrect VIN, and the correct VIN ready. VIN corrections do not change your HVUT amount. If your situation involves a weight change or a suspended vehicle that exceeded mileage, use the appropriate amendment instead of a VIN correction.

For background on the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, see our guide to HVUT. If you previously mailed your return, you can still correct the VIN electronically. For paper filing information, see the IRS mailing address.

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When you need to file a 2290 VIN correction

File a VIN correction as soon as you notice a mismatch, especially before registration or IRP deadlines. You should also file if a tag office, IRP office, or lender rejects your paperwork because the VIN on your Schedule 1 does not match your title or registration. VIN corrections are appropriate only when the tax liability does not change. Issues like weight increases or mileage exceedances require different tax return amendments.

How the VIN correction process works
on SimpleForm2290

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Sign in to your Simple Form 2290 account and select VIN correction filing.

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Enter the previously filed, incorrect VIN and the new, correct VIN for the same vehicle and tax period.

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Confirm the vehicle details that were on the original filing, including First Used Month and taxable gross weight.

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Select whether the vehicle is taxable or suspended. Note that VIN corrections are not used for credit claims and may not be available for prior-year suspended or credit vehicles.

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Provide a brief reason for the correction, review, and submit your filing to the IRS.

If you need a new 2290 filing rather than a correction, you can e-file Form 2290 online from your dashboard.

What happens after submitting a VIN correction

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Updated Schedule 1
After the IRS accepts your VIN correction, you will receive a new stamped Form 2290 Schedule 1 that displays the corrected VIN. Keep this document with your registration records and provide it to your IRP office or DMV if requested.
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IRS acknowledgment
You will receive an IRS acknowledgment of acceptance for your VIN correction. Store this with your corrected tax filings as part of your compliance records.

Benefits of using SimpleForm2290
for VIN correction filing

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Instant access to your updated Schedule 1 after IRS acceptance

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FAQs While Filing Form 2290 Online

File as soon as you discover the error, ideally before registration or IRP renewal. Early correction prevents delays at the DMV or port of entry and keeps your HVUT records aligned.

Yes. A VIN correction is filed as a Form 2290 VIN amendment and is specifically designed to correct the vehicle identifier on an accepted return. It does not reopen or recalculate your tax.

Yes. After the IRS accepts the VIN correction, you will receive a new stamped Schedule 1 showing the corrected Form 2290 VIN. Keep this copy with your title, registration, and IRP cab card.

No. A 2290 VIN correction does not change your tax amount because it only fixes the vehicle identifier. If your taxable gross weight or mileage status changed, that requires a different amendment and may affect tax.

Yes. VIN corrections are an IRS-recognized type of amendment for Form 2290. Simple Form 2290 is an IRS-authorized e-file provider that supports filing corrections with IRS securely.

In most cases yes, you can submit an electronic VIN correction for the same tax period even if the original Form 2290 was mailed. Refer to the current IRS mailing address if you still choose to file by paper.
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Ready to fix your record and get back
on the road with confidence?

Start your 2290 VIN correction now with Simple Form 2290 and receive an updated Schedule 1 after IRS acceptance.