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Hello and welcome to TreasuryDirect.

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Sometimes when creating a new TreasuryDirect
account, we can't verify

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the information you provide

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and a hold may be placed on your account.

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Note that this verification is automated
and is for your protection.

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With this occurs, customer service
representatives cannot answer

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any questions about what information
could not be verified

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and why you are required to complete this
second step of verification.

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You will also not be able
to access your account until you complete

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this process upon completion
of your account application.

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You will receive an email
providing your account number and stating

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that you will need to complete the Form
5444 Account Authorization form.

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To be able to access your account
in the email you received

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will be a link to the FS
Form 5444 account authorization.

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This form can also be

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found by searching for the FS Form 5444

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on the TreasuryDirect.GOV
home screen.

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Once you access the form,

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you will follow the instructions
located at the top of the first page.

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This form requires you to fill out
the identifying information,

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including your Social Security Number,
which is required to proceed.

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You will need to complete the entire form

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and sign it in the presence
of a certifying officer at your bank.

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The certifying officer
must verify your identity,

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certify your signature
and affix a seal or stamp on the form.

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Note the Notary, Circular 888,

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and bank address
stamps are not acceptable. Acceptable

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stamps include the institution's
corporate seal or stamp,

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the Treasury-Recognized Medallion
stamp, Endorsement

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Guarantee stamp or Signature
Guarantee stamp.

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Examples of these can be found on Page two
of the form in the instructions section.

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Once the form is
filled out, signed and certified,

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you will mail it to the address
located at the top of the first page.

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If all the information is acceptable,
you will receive an email

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informing you that
your account is now unlocked

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and you can access
your TreasuryDirect account.

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And that's it. That is how to fill out the
Account Authorization form.