PCGS will require online forms for five coin services starting January 1, 2027. The change covers Raw Coin Grading, Regrade, Reholder, Crossover and Reconsideration. Collectors still send the physical coins; the online step prepares the submission.
The October 2 announcement from PCGS leaves some services on paper for now. Before planning a shipment, match the service you need to the correct form route.
Which services move online in January?
The five named coin services will use the PCGS Online Submission Center. Banknote Grading, Restoration, Bulk Submissions, On-Site Show Grading and Guarantee Resubmission remain paper-only for the time being.
PCGS says paper forms will remain available for six months when additional services join the online center. That is not a stated six-month extension of the January 1 deadline for the five services already named.
If your planned order falls near the changeover, confirm the current instructions before shipping. The announcement does not explain every possible shipment already in transit at the deadline.
Choose the service before filling out the order
An online form still needs a clear purpose. Are you sending a loose coin for a first grade? Do you want another look at a graded coin, or a new plastic holder? Write that goal down before you choose.
CoinHub's crossover, regrade and reholder guide explains those different jobs. A cracked holder and a grade you doubt are different problems. A new form does not make the services do the same job.
For example, suppose you own two coins: one loose coin and one in another company's holder. Keep a separate note for each coin's current state and the result you want. That simple record helps you avoid choosing a service just because its name sounds familiar.
For a crossover, PCGS's current service explanation says it reviews the coin in its existing holder. A minimum-grade choice matters, and a fee can still apply if the coin does not cross. Read those terms before treating a submission as a promise of a new holder or grade.
Gather the details before you pack
The PCGS submission guide calls for a coin's date, mintmark, denomination and declared value. The service level has a value limit per coin. Check the live guide when you prepare an order, since fees and instructions can change.
A declared value is the amount entered for the submission. It is not a sale result. If you are unsure of a coin's identity, resolve that question before using a price attached to a different coin.
- Make a record of each coin and the service you want.
- Photograph both sides and any existing holder label.
- Check that your order details match the coins you plan to send.
- Keep the order record and shipment tracking details together.
For loose coins, PCGS specifies individual Mylar flips and labels that match the submission and line numbers. Follow the current instructions for your particular service. CoinHub's coin packing checklist can help you organize the shipment, but the grading service's requirements come first.
Direct submission and dealer submission remain distinct choices
PCGS's How to Submit page describes two routes: submit directly through a Collectors Club membership, or use a PCGS Authorized Dealer. The dealer route uses the dealer's account. Ask the dealer about its process and total charges before handing over coins.
For your own records, note who is sending the order, where the coins will return and how you will track progress. Keep those practical details alongside the chosen service. Being ready for January means having both the correct form route and a clear plan for the coins themselves.