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Form 8945 (Rev. 10-2017)
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General Instructions
group as “Unaffiliated Mennonite Churches,” or “Eastern
Pennsylvania Mennonite Church,” etc., as your religious group,
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless
and the congregation as “Antrim Mennonite Church
otherwise noted.
(Anabaptist),” or “Bethel Mennonite Church (Mennonite),” on the
second line.
Future Developments
How To Apply
For the latest information about developments related to Form
8945 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they
Online. Go to the webpage for information.
were published, go to
During the PTIN application process, you will be prompted to
complete and mail Form 8945 and supporting documents to the
Purpose of Form
address noted below.
Form 8945 is used by U.S. citizens who are members of certain
Applying by mail. Complete both Form W-12 and Form 8945.
recognized religious groups (defined below) that want to
• Send both forms and the supporting documents to the
prepare tax returns for compensation. All tax return preparers
following address.
must obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) to
IRS Tax Professional PTIN Processing Center
prepare tax returns for compensation. Generally, the IRS
1605 George Dieter PMB 678
requires an individual to provide a social security number (SSN)
El Paso, TX 79936
to get a PTIN. Because members of certain religious groups
have a conscientious objection to obtaining an SSN, Form 8945
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for the IRS to process your application.
must be filed by these individuals to establish their identity, U.S.
Submission of Form 8945. Submit the following.
citizenship, and status as members of a recognized religious
group.
1. Your completed Form 8945.
You must have a PTIN to prepare a tax return for
2. The original documents, certified copies, or notarized
compensation.
copies of documents that substantiate the information provided
TIP
on Form 8945. The supporting documentation must be
consistent with the information provided on Form 8945. For
SSNs. Do not complete Form 8945 if you have an SSN or are
example, the name must be the same as on Form 8945, line 1
not a member of a religious group that has a conscientious
(or in the case of a civil birth certificate, line 3); and the date of
objection to obtaining an SSN. If you have an application for an
birth must be the same as on Form 8945, line 3.
SSN pending, do not file Form 8945.
To avoid any loss of your documents, it is suggested
If you already have an SSN, enter the SSN when you apply for
you do not submit the original documentation.
TIP
your PTIN using Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification
Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal.
You can submit original documents, or certified or notarized
To get an SSN, see Form SS-5, Application for a Social
copies. A certified document is one that the original issuing
Security Card. To get Form SS-5 or to find out if you are eligible
agency provides and certifies as an exact copy of the original
to get an SSN, go to or contact a Social Security
document and contains an official seal from the issuing agency.
Administration (SSA) office.
All certifications must stay attached to the copies of the
Telephone help. If you have questions about completing this
documents when they’re sent to the IRS. Certified documents
form, the status of your application, or the return of your original
have a stamp and/or an ink seal (may or may not be raised). Any
documents submitted with this form, you may call the following
document certified by a foreign official must be issued by the
phone numbers. If calling from the United States, call
agency or official custodian of the original record. The foreign
1-877-613-PTIN (7846). For TTY/TDD assistance, call
certification must clearly certify that each document is a true
1-877-613-3686. If calling internationally, call +1 915-342-5655
copy of the original. All certifications must stay attached to the
(not a toll-free number). Telephone help is generally available
copies of the documents when they are sent to the IRS.
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.
A notarized document is one that has been notarized by a
Who May Apply
U.S. notary public, U.S. government military officer (JAG
Officer), U.S. State Department, U.S. Consul/Embassy
You may apply if you are a member of, and follow the teachings
Employee, or a foreign notary legally authorized within his or her
of, a recognized religious group (as defined below).
local jurisdiction to certify that each document is a true copy of
You are not eligible to file Form 8945 as part of the process of
the original. To do this, the notary must see the valid, unaltered,
obtaining a PTIN if you received social security benefits or
original documents and verify that the copies conform to the
original. All of the notarized copies must bear the mark (stamp,
payments, or if anyone else received these benefits or payments
signature, etc.) of the notary. Notarized documents may or may
based on your wages or self-employment income.
not have a signature but will have a stamp and usually a raised
Recognized religious group. A recognized religious group
seal.
must meet the following requirements.
Original documents you submit will be returned to
• It is conscientiously opposed to its members applying for and
you at the mailing address shown on your Form
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receiving SSNs.
8945. You do not need to provide a return envelope.
• It has existed continuously since December 31, 1950.
If your original documents are not returned within 60
days, you can call us at the phone numbers provided earlier
Certification. In order to complete the certification portion
under Telephone help. Copies of documents will not be
above the signature of applicant, you need to enter your
returned.
religious group (on the first line) followed by the religious district
or congregation (on the second line). For example, if you enter
“Old Order Amish” as your religious group, then you would enter
“Conewango Valley North District,” “Conewango Valley West
District,” etc., on the second line as the district. However, if you
are Anabaptist or Mennonite, enter the name of your religious
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