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You can get a copy of your credit report for free once every year. The 3 major credit reporting agencies are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. The 3 companies have established a website where you can request a copy of your free reports.

Step 1 - Go Online

Go to annualcreditreport.com. This is the only website where you can get a copy of your credit report for free. There may be other websites that offer a free report, however these could be designed to trick you into submitting your information. Only use the above website for your free annual report.

Step 2 - Complete the Online Request Form

Once you have submitted the form, your report will be generated. If you choose to receive a hard copy of your free credit report, it will take approximately 2 weeks to receive by mail.

Step 3 - Review your Credit Report

Make sure there are no errors on your credit report. There are times when a financial institution will not update your report in a timely manner, so be sure your balance and current payment status is correct with each creditor.