UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-2979	No. 41-0449260
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94163

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-800-292-9932

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-114775) filed by Wells Fargo & Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

On February 3, 2005, Wells Fargo & Company issued its Annual Coupon Notes Linked to the Dow Jones Global Titans 50^SM due July 30, 2010.

The purpose of this Current Report is to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission the form of the Note related to such issuance and the consent of Faegre & Benson LLP, Wells Fargo & Company’s special tax counsel, to the use of its name under the caption “United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” in the prospectus supplement related to such issuance.

(c) Exhibits

4.1 Form of Annual Coupon Note Linked to the Dow Jones Global Titans 50^SM due July 30, 2010.

23.1 Consent of Faegre & Benson LLP.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on February 3, 2005.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
By	/s/ Richard D. Levy
	Richard D. Levy
	Senior Vice President and Controller

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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description	Method of Filing
4.1	Form of Annual Coupon Note Linked to the Dow Jones Global Titans 50SM due July 30, 2010.	Electronic Transmission
23.1	Consent of Faegre & Benson LLP.	Electronic Transmission

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