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The “Entry date in United States” must contain the

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

complete date on which you entered the country (if

sign the Form W-7 only if a Form 2848, Power of Attorney and

applicable). If you have not entered the United States,

Declaration of Representative, has been signed by a parent or

CAUTION

enter “N/A” on this line.

court-appointed guardian authorizing the individual to sign for

the applicant.

Line 6e. If you ever received a temporary taxpayer

identification number (TIN) or an employer identification number

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

(EIN), check the “Yes” box and complete line 6f. If you never

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

had a temporary TIN or an EIN, or you do not know your

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

temporary TIN, check the “No/Do not know” box.

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

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

A temporary TIN is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to

provided, check the appropriate box that indicates his or her

persons who file a return or make a payment without providing

relationship to the applicant, and attach a Form 2848.

a TIN. You would have been issued this number if you filed a

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

U.S. tax return and did not have a social security number. This

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

temporary TIN will appear on any correspondence the IRS sent

will be considered invalid unless accompanied by a certified

you concerning that return.

English translation. The POA must clearly state the purpose for

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

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

assigned by the IRS to businesses, such as sole

information, go to IRS.gov.

proprietorships.

Acceptance Agent’s Use ONLY

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

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

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

temporary TIN, attach a separate sheet listing all the temporary

Program Office.

TINs you received. On the separate sheet, be sure to write your

name and “Form W-7” at the top.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the information

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

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

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

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

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

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

us to figure and collect the right amount of tax.

States.

You are not required to provide the information requested on

If you are temporarily in the United States for business

a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless

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

the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or

you are conducting your business and the city and state in

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

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

long as their contents may become material in the

the United States.

administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax

Signature

returns and return information are confidential, as required by

Internal Revenue Code section 6103.

Who Can Sign the Form W-7

The average time and expenses required to complete and

file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances.

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

For the estimated averages, see the instructions for your

following are exceptions to this requirement.

income tax return.

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

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

If you have suggestions for making this form simpler, we

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

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

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

income tax return.

her name in the space provided and check the appropriate box

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

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

the court-appointment papers showing the legal guardianship

must be attached.

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Form W-7 (Rev. January 2011)

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