Your letter should clearly identify each item in your report you dispute, state the facts, explain why you dispute the information, and request that it be removed or corrected. You may want to enclose a copy of your credit report with the items in question circled.
The credit bureaus also accept disputes online or by phone: Experian (888) 397-3742. Transunion (800) 916-8800. Equifax (866) 349-5191.
Documents may be uploaded for online disputes at Experian/upload or submitted by mail.
By mail: You can dispute without a credit report by writing to Experian, P.O. Box 4500, Allen, TX 75013. (Printing out Dispute by Mail instructions can streamline the process; you can also scan the completed form and submit it electronically to Experian/upload).
The Contact Experian page provides instructions on how to contact Experian so you can attempt to complete the ID Proofing process by phone. Call (833) 203-6550 during the times indicated to contact the Experian Verification Support Services.
Email support@experiandirect for general inquiries. Your email will be redirected to the appropriate department and someone will reach out to answer your questions or address your concerns. Experian will not respond to inquiries regarding a specific individual's credit score through email.
Documents may be uploaded for online disputes at Experian/upload or submitted by mail. When submitting documents, please only submit copies of documents and not originals. Documents will not be returned to you following the investigation.
Here are the mailing addresses for each credit bureau: Equifax. P.O. Box 7404256. Atlanta, GA 30374-0256. Experian. Dispute Department. P.O. Box 9701. Allen, TX 75013. TransUnion. Consumer Solutions. P.O. Box 2000. Chester, PA 19022-2000.
Experian. P.O. Box 9701. Allen, TX 75013.