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What is Standard Form 1199A?

Standard Form 1199A is the general federal direct deposit sign-up form, used to have a federal payment (like a benefit) deposited directly into a bank account instead of mailed as a check.

It typically requires both the recipient's and the bank's signature, since the bank certifies the account information.

What is it used for?

• Sets up direct deposit for a federal benefit payment.
• Updates bank account details for an existing direct deposit.
• Gives the bank a standard form to certify the account information.

What information is required?

• The recipient's name, address, and claim or identification number.
• The bank's name, address, and routing number.
• The account number and account type (checking or savings).
• The paying federal agency's name and address.

How to fill it out

• Enter the recipient's personal and payment details.
• Enter the bank's routing and account numbers.
• Select the account type.
• Leave the bank's certification section for your bank to complete and sign.

The editor guides you field by field, so you can review every entry before you download.

Who needs to file it?

Anyone starting or updating direct deposit for a federal benefit payment through the Treasury or a federal agency generally uses this form.

Is this the right form for me?

There is no single universal federal direct-deposit form. SF-1199A is the general Treasury/federal-benefits version used here; a tax refund uses IRS Form 8888 instead, and many employers issue their own proprietary direct deposit form for payroll. Check which one your specific payer requires.

Where do I send it?

Once signed by both the recipient and the bank, the form is sent to the paying federal agency at the address given in that agency's instructions.

Where can I get a blank SF-1199A?

The form loaded on this page is the current official Treasury edition, ready to fill in and download.