If this is just for state refund, Lacerte does not generally require the EIN if there is no withholding. If there is withholding the client should have the form with the EIN on it.
https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/form-1099-g/entering-form-1099-g-lacerte/L... might help
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