Internal Revenue Service · Federal form
Fill out Form W-7
Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Rev. December 2024
From IRS: Use Form W-7 to apply for an IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), or to renew an existing ITIN that is expiring or has already expired. Source
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Social security number. Do not submit this form if you have, or are eligible to get, a U.S. social security number (SSN). Source
Facts from the official source
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| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury | About Form W-7 (IRS) |
| Edition | Rev. December 2024 | Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), official PDF Form W-7, page 1 footer; header reads "(Rev. December 2024)". |
| Current revision | The IRS links the Rev. December 2024 PDF (fw7.pdf) as the current revision. | About Form W-7 (IRS) About Form W-7, "Current revision" section. |
| Where to apply (mail) | Mail Form W-7, your tax return (if applicable) or other documents required by an exception, and the supporting documentation to: Internal Revenue Service, ITIN Operation, P.O. Box 149342, Austin, TX 78714-9342. | Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), PDF Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 6, "Where To Apply". |
| Tax return with the application | If you check box b, c, d, e, f or g, you must file a U.S. federal tax return with Form W-7 unless you meet one of the exceptions in the instructions. | Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), official PDF Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 1, "Reason you’re submitting Form W-7". |
| Renewals | All Form W-7 renewal applications must include a U.S. federal tax return unless you meet an exception to the requirement. | Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), PDF Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 1, Reminders, "Renewal applications". |
| Supporting documents | Submit original documents, or certified copies from the issuing agency, that support the information on Form W-7. | Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), PDF Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 3, "Supporting Documentation Requirements". |
| Who the form is for | For use by individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), official PDF Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 1, header. |
| Social security number | Do not submit this form if you have, or are eligible to get, a U.S. social security number (SSN). | Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), official PDF Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 1, "Before you begin". |
| Official instructions | Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), for use with the December 2024 revision of Form W-7. | Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), PDF Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 1, title. |
| Federal tax use only | An ITIN is for U.S. federal tax purposes only. | Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), official PDF Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 1, header. |
| Processing time | Allow 7 weeks for the IRS to notify you of your ITIN application status (9 to 11 weeks from January 15 through April 30, or if filing from overseas). | Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), PDF Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), page 6, "Processing times". |
What is on the form
- Application type and reason
- New ITIN or renewal, and the reason box (a to h), with treaty country and article for a and f and the U.S. citizen/resident alien’s details for d and e. Form W-7, page 1
- Lines 1a and 1b: Name
- Name, and name at birth if different. Form W-7, page 1
- Lines 2 and 3: Addresses
- Applicant’s mailing address and foreign (non-U.S.) address. Form W-7, page 1
- Lines 4 and 5: Birth information
- Date, country and city of birth; sex. Form W-7, page 1
- Lines 6a to 6g: Other information
- Citizenship, foreign tax ID, U.S. visa, identification documents submitted, any previous ITIN or IRSN, and college/university or company. Form W-7, page 1
- Sign Here
- Applicant’s (or delegate’s) signature, date and phone; delegate’s name and relationship. Form W-7, page 1
- Acceptance Agent’s Use ONLY
- Signature, date, phone, fax, name and title, company, EIN, PTIN and office code of the acceptance agent. Form W-7, page 1
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Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Rev. December 2024.
- Recent developments (IRS): Updates to the Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. November 2021) (01-DEC-2022). Source
- All revisions at IRS
Sources
- About Form W-7 (IRS) Retrieved .
- Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), official PDF Retrieved .
- Instructions for Form W-7 (Rev. December 2024), PDF Retrieved .
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