Alabama - Obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), the applicant has to complete the applicant and mail it to Internal Revenue Service in United State link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the 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 attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. Once completed, the applicant should submit the Form to the Internal Revenue Service or submit through this mail Internal Revenue Service, Austin Service Centre, ITIN Operation, P.O. Box 149342, Austin, TX 78714-9342.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
8. The Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the submitted document.
9. The applicant will receive a letter from the IRS assigning their tax identification number usually within seven weeks, if the applicant qualify for an ITIN and the application is complete.
10. If the approval has not been given within 14 weeks, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

Apply by acceptance agency

1. To Obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in Alabama, the applicant has to approach IRS acceptance agency link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the 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 attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. Once completed, the applicant should submit the Form to the acceptance agency link

   NOTE: Use the give the link, for the local acceptance agency address.

7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. The Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the submitted document.
9. The applicant will receive a letter from the IRS assigning their tax identification number usually within seven weeks, if the applicant qualify for an ITIN and the application is complete.
10. If the approval has not been given within 14weeks, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

A List of documents those are necessary for the application process:

• Passport
• Duly completed form link
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
• U.S. driver’s license
• U.S. military identification card
• Foreign driver’s license
• Foreign military identification card
• Foreign voter’s registration card
• U.S. state identification card
• Civil birth certificate
• Medical records (valid only for dependents under age 6)
• School records (valid only for a dependent under age 18, if a student)

Office Locations & Contacts

IRS – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OF UNITED STATE
Austin Service Centre
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342.
Contact link
IRS State office locator 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 pull-down for distance in miles.

Eligibility

Applicants:

• Non-resident alien who is required to file a U.S. tax return.
• U.S. resident alien who is (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return.
• Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien.
• Dependent or spouse of a non-resident alien visa holder.
• Non-resident alien claiming a tax treaty benefit.
• Non-resident alien student, professor or researcher filing a U.S. tax return or claiming an exception.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is forever.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes up to 14 weeks.

Related Videos

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Instructions

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

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Zip code
• Town
• Date of birth
• IRSN number

Need for the Document

• A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. It is issued either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA whereas all other TINs are issued by the IRS.

Information which might help

Guidelines link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

Link

Others

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