Fillable Form 2587

1. What is the 2587 form?

The fillable 2587 form is also known as the application for special enrollment examination. Register for the exam as the IRS Special Enrollment Examination page directs; since March 1, 2026 the exam is no longer administered by Prometric.

2. What I need the 2587 form for?

• This form is used for individuals who want to pass the special enrollment examination;
• You don’t have to use this form if you don’t have to pass the exam, as it is not free of charge and you will unlikely to receive your money back.

3. How to fill out the 2587 form?

This is not a business form, and you don’t have to file it for your tax year. If you want to take part in the exam, you have to pay for this. While the form is free, you still need to pay $182 for every part of the exam. There are three parts, and the fee is not refundable.

The form is available as a pdf on the IRS website or this page. You can print it or file it online.

• Indicate your name and address, including ZIP code;
• Include the phone number information. If you have 2 numbers, mention them both;
• State the birth date and the PTIN.

4. Organizations that work with the 2587 form

• The IRS;