United States - Apply for a Diplomatic Tax Exemption Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Diplomatic Tax Exemption Card, the applicant has to approach the U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE Revenue Department Office of Foreign Missions contact link and link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, visit the office and follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply Online

1. To Apply for a Diplomatic Tax Exemption Card, the applicant has to use the following link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “User ID” and “Password”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Request access to this system” option.
4. When the Access Request for OFM e-Gov Application appears, click "Link to Account Request Form" to register.
5. While registering, the applicant has to provide all the necessary information in the application form, print it out, and email it to the OFM Help Desk at [email protected] .
6. Once the registration is successful, applicant can login with their “User ID” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
8. Applicant must provide all information necessary for application procedure online.
9. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
10. After getting approval from concerned authorities, card will be provided within 5 business days.

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Required Documents

The lists of the documents that are necessary for application process are:

• Application Form
• Single Transaction Certificate
• Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)
• Tribal Business License

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Department of State
Office of Foreign Missions, Tax Program
3507 International Place, NW,
Washington, DC 20522-3303
202-895-3500
Phone:
1-800-382-9463
860-297-5962
Contact link

Eligibility

Any person who is a

• Diplomatic agents
• Members of the administrative
• Technical staff
• Consular officers
• Consular employees
• Members of their families
• Child :18 to 23 years
• Person based on a treaty other than VCDR or VCCR

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

Validity

• Tax Exemption card has one year Validity Period.
• The Validity of Diplomatic Tax Exemption Card can be verified by calling the phone number on the back of the card or emailing the office of foreign missions at [email protected].

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 5 business days.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• If the card is lost or stolen applicant has to apply for replacement card with service fee.

Required Information

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• Name of the Applicant
• Address
• City
• State
• ZIP Code
• Vendor’s Name
• Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License Number
• SSN / EIN
• Tax License Number
• Tribal Business License Number
• Name of Tribe

Need for the Document

• Diplomatic tax exemption cards can generally be used in person and at the point of sale to obtain sales tax exemption.

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• Paperwork Reduction Act Statement
  • The public reporting burden for these collections varies by response, including time spent searching existing data sources, gathering the necessary data and/or documentation, providing the required information and/or documents, and reviewing the final collection.
  • You are not required to provide this information unless this collection contains a current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) number.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Diplomatic Tax Exemption card is modified and superseded.
• Using diplomatic tax exemption cards, taxes can also be levied on purchases of most goods and services, hotel stays, and restaurant meals in the United States.

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