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An EIN is a nine-digit number (for example, 12-3456789)

can appoint his or her parent, a court-appointed guardian, or

assigned by the IRS to businesses, such as sole

another individual to sign. The person signing, if other than the

proprietorships.

applicant, must type or print his or her name in the space

provided, check the appropriate box that indicates his or her

Line 6f. If you have both a temporary TIN and an EIN, attach a

relationship to the applicant, and attach a Form 2848.

separate sheet listing both. If you were issued more than one

temporary TIN, attach a separate sheet listing all the temporary

Note. All Powers of Attorney (POAs) submitted to the IRS

TINs you received.

must be in English. Any POAs received in a foreign language

will be considered invalid unless accompanied by a certified

Line 6g. If you checked reason f, you must enter the name of

English translation. The POA must clearly state the purpose for

the educational institution and the city and state in which it is

which it is intended under the “tax matters” section. For more

located. You also must enter your length of stay in the United

information, go to the IRS website at

States.

If you are temporarily in the United States for business

Acceptance Agent’s Use ONLY

purposes, you must enter the name of the company with whom

Enter the 8-digit office code that was issued to you by the ITIN

you are conducting your business and the city and state in

Program Office.

which it is located. You also must enter your length of stay in

the United States.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the information

on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United

Signature

States. You are required to give us the information. We need it

to ensure that you are complying with these laws and to allow

Who Can Sign the Form W-7

us to figure and collect the right amount of tax.

Generally, the applicant is required to sign Form W-7. The

You are not required to provide the information requested on

following are exceptions to this requirement.

a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless

Applicant is a dependent under 18 years of age. If the

the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or

applicant is a dependent under 18 years of age, his or her

records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as

parent or court-appointed guardian can sign if the child cannot.

long as their contents may become material in the

The parent or court-appointed guardian must type or print his or

administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax

her name in the space provided and check the appropriate box

returns and return information are confidential, as required by

that indicates his or her relationship to the applicant. If the

Internal Revenue Code section 6103.

individual is signing as a court-appointed guardian, a copy of

The average time and expenses required to complete and

the court-appointment papers showing the legal guardianship

file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances.

must be attached.

For the estimated averages, see the instructions for your

Adults, other than a parent or court-appointed guardian, can

income tax return.

sign the Form W-7 only if the applicant has a Form 2848, Power

If you have suggestions for making this form simpler, we

of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, from a parent or

would be happy to hear from you. See the instructions for your

court-appointed guardian that authorizes the individual to sign.

income tax return.

Applicant is a dependent 18 years of age or older. If the

applicant is 18 years of age or over, the applicant can sign or

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