How Do I Sign the 5500 Using a Prior Year User ID and PIN?

  1. See How Do I Sign the 5500? to see how access the 5500 signing page and start the signing process.
  2. When you reach step 3 of the signing process, click the 'Use prior year ID and PIN' link above the user ID field.
    • Note that the option to use a prior year's user ID and PIN will only be available if there is a prior year accepted filing and the same signer name is used to sign the 5500 for the current / next year.
  3. You will see an Identity Confirmation box. Click the Yes button to verify that you are the identified signer.
  4. When ready to file, click the 'Sign 5500' button. After signing, you will be shown the 5500 status page.