Apply In Person

1. To Recover Lost, Stolen or Forgot TIN, the applicant has to approach the Guyana Revenue Authority link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. The officer will review the application and may request additional information or clarification if necessary.
12. Cooperate with the GRA and follow their instructions throughout the recovery process. They will guide you on the steps to take and the information/documentation to provide to recover your TIN successfully.
13. Make sure to keep copies of any documents you submit to the GRA for your own records and reference.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Written request
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Police report (in case of theft)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Guyana Revenue Authority
200-201 Camp Street
Georgetown
Guyana
Switchboard: [592] 227-6060 OR [592] 227-8222
Communication & Tax Advisory: [592] 227-6060 Ext: 8000
Email: publicrelations@gra.gov.gy
To report fraud or malfeasance, contact the SIU.
Phone: [592] 225-5051
Email: siu@gra.gov.gy
Contact link

• Any TIN holder who lost or stolen or damaged his/her TIN is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

• Recover Lost, Stolen or Forgot TIN in Guyana is the process of getting a new Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate if you have lost, stolen, or forgotten your old one.
• The TIN is a unique identification number that is assigned to all taxpayers in Guyana. It is used to track your tax records and to identify you when you file your taxes.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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