Apply by Mail

1. To Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN), The applicant has to use the following link to download the application form link
2. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in application form.
3. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
5. Once completed, the applicant should submit the form through fax.
6. The applicant from 50 states or district of Columbia, submit through - Internal Revenue Service, Attn: EIN Operation, Cincinnati.
7. If the applicant has no legal residence - Internal Revenue Service, Attn: EIN International Operation, Cincinnati, OH 45999.
8. There is no fee for this service.
9. Concerned authority will look into the completed form and the documents.
10. The EIN number will be provided within 4 weeks.
11. If the approval has not been given within 4 weeks, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

Apply by Fax

1. To Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN), The applicant has to use the following link to download the application form link
2. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in application form.
3. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
5. Once completed, the applicant should submit the form through fax.
6. The applicant from 50 states or district of Columbia, submit through Fax: (855) 641-6935.
7. If the applicant has no legal residence - Fax: (855) 215-1627 (within the U.S.), Fax: (304) 707-9471 (outside the U.S.)
8. There is no fee for this service.
9. Concerned authority will look into the completed form and the documents.
10. The EIN number will be provided within 4 days.
11. If the approval has not been given within 4 days, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

Apply by Telephone

1. To get Employer Identification Number (EIN), the applicant can make a call to this contact number - 267-941-1099.
2. The applicant should call in this time - 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday to obtain their EIN.
3. The person making the call must be authorized to receive the EIN and answer questions concerning in the following link form link
4. The designee’s authority terminates at the time the EIN is assigned and released to the designee.
5. Applicant get the EIN immediately.

Apply online

1. To Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in New Jersey, the applicant has to use following link
2. Applicant has to click the “Apply online now” to fill the application form.

   NOTE: The applicant can apply only on mentioned time in hours of operation (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)

3. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in application form.
4. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and upload the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. Once completed, click the “Submit” button.
7. Fee for this procedure is free of cost.
8. The authority will review the applicant form and the documents.
9. After all validations are done the applicant will get his/her EIN immediately upon completion. the applicant can then download, save, and print his/her EIN confirmation notice.

NOTE:

• The applicant must complete this application in one session, as the applicant will not be able to save and return at a later time.
• The application session will expire after 15 minutes of inactivity, and the applicant will need to start over.

• Duly filled Application form link
• Passbook copy
• Income report

IRS – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OF UNITED STATE
Internal Revenue Service,
Attn: EIN Operation, Cincinnati.
OH 45999.
Fax: (855) 641-6935.
Contact link
IRS offices in New Jersey link

NOTE:

• The applicant can locate the closest Taxpayer Assistance Centre by entering their 5-digit zip code. Also, the applicant can widen their search by using the pulldown for distance in miles.
  

• The applicant may apply for an EIN online if his/her principal business is located in the United States or U.S. Territories.
• The person applying online must have a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN, ITIN, EIN).

• Fee for this procedure is free of cost.

• The validity of EIN is forever.

Application form link

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• The processing to obtain a EIN is within 4 weeks.
• If apply through online, it takes about within 4 days.

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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Legal name of entity
• Trade name of business
• Mailing address
• Zip code
• Name of responsible party
• Type of entity
• Business located

• An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN.

• Employer Identification Numbers are issued for the purpose of tax administration and are not intended for participation in any other activities (e.g., tax lien auction or sales, lotteries, etc.)

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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