Use the Treasury Direct Savings Bond Calculator to track details about paper EE, E and I savings bonds. This tool works if you have other details about the bond in addition to the serial number, such as denomination and issue date. Visit TreasuryDirect.gov to access this tool.

How do I find electronic savings bonds in my name?

If your family members were not able to locate any bonds, but they do believe they purchased bonds in your name, you can contact TreasuryDirect for more details. Call 844-284-2676 for paper bonds, or email the organization using the company’s Contact Us for electronic EE and I bonds.

What is a Series EE savings bond?

Series EE savings bonds are low-risk savings products that pay interest until they reach 30 years or you cash them, whichever comes first. The only way to buy EE bonds is to buy them in electronic form in TreasuryDirect.

How do I know if I have savings bonds?

Visit the Treasury Department’s TreasuryDirect website to search for uncashed savings bonds in your name. You can enter your social security number or Employee Identification Number (EIN) into the search field on the Treasury Hunt page and click the “Search” button to see results.

When to cash out Series EE Savings Bonds?

Series EE Bonds issued after 1 February 2003 must be held for at least 12 months before they can be cashed (bonds issued before then could be cashed anytime after 6 months). Series EE Bonds absolutely should be cashed before their final maturity dates for the following reasons.

When does a series Ee bond reach its face value?

Series EE Bonds earn market-based rates that change every 6 months. There is no way to predict when a Series EE bond will reach its face value. For example, a Series EE Bond earning an average of 5% would reach face value in 14 1/2 years while a bond earning an average of 6% would reach face value in 12 years.

Can a beneficiary be removed from a series Ee bond?

Briefly, a co-owner can be added, a beneficiary can be removed, or ownership can be changed due to divorce. Series EE bonds are issued on paper and electronically. Paper bonds are purchased at half their face value or denomination; for example, you purchase a $100 Series EE Bond issued on paper for $50.

How do I get my ee bond reissued?

To get a bond reissued, Fill out and sign FS Form 4000 ( download or order) as indicated on the form and mail it with the bonds to the the address provided on the form. Incorrect Address — EE bonds don’t need to be reissued to correct the address that appears on the bonds.