A U.S. tax number for people who can't get a Social Security number
The IRS issues ITINs to people with a U.S. tax reason who aren't eligible for a Social Security number. It's used for tax purposes only.
Who usually needs an ITIN
You need one when you have to deal with U.S. taxes but can't get a Social Security number. For example:
- You earn rent from U.S. propertyThe income has to be reported on a U.S. return.
- You sold U.S. propertyTax is often held back at the sale and settled on a return.
- You earn money from U.S. platformsDepending on your country, an ITIN can help you claim a lower treaty rate or a refund.
- You are a spouse or dependant on a U.S. returnThey are listed with their own number.
Do you need an ITIN?
Three questions. Nothing is saved or sent.
Do you have, or qualify for, a U.S. Social Security number?
If you can get one, you use it instead of an ITIN.
Do you have a U.S. tax reason?
For example U.S. rental income, selling U.S. property, income from U.S. platforms, or being a spouse or dependant on a U.S. return.
Do you have a valid passport?
It's usually the only identity document you need.
You may qualify for an ITIN
A valid passport is usually all the ID you need, though spouses and dependants may need more. We'll check it on a video call and file your W-7.
You'll need other documents
Without a passport, the IRS accepts a combination of other documents. Talk to us and we'll confirm which we can certify.
Use your Social Security number
If you have or qualify for one, you use it instead. You may still need help with a U.S. return.
You may not need an ITIN right now
An ITIN is issued for a U.S. tax purpose. Not sure whether yours counts? A short call will settle it.
From your first answer to your ITIN letter
- Step 1 · You
Tell us about you
A short online form: who you are, where you live and why you need an ITIN.
Have ready: a valid passport, your U.S. tax reason, and a phone or laptop with a camera.
- Step 2 · You and your agent
Show your passport on a video call
You hold it up to your camera. A Certifying Acceptance Agent, someone the IRS authorizes to check identity, looks at it live and certifies a copy.
- Step 3 · Nolly.com
We fill in and check your form
Form W-7 is completed from your answers, with your tax return if you need one, and reviewed before it is sent.
- Step 4 · IRS
Your ITIN arrives by mail
We send your application and keep you posted. The IRS usually mails your ITIN in about 7 weeks. It can take longer from abroad or in peak season.
Applying to the IRS is free. Here's what $199 adds.
- Send your original passport or a certified copy by mail, or visit an IRS office in the U.S.
- Complete Form W-7 yourself
- If something's wrong, the IRS writes back and you start again
- Identity verified on a video call with a Certifying Acceptance Agent
- W-7 prepared and checked by our team
- Money back if your ITIN is rejected. Terms apply.
Based on the IRS instructions for Form W-7. The IRS does not charge a fee for an ITIN.
Pick your plan
W-7 prepared, passport checked on video, filed. Money back if rejected.
Choose StandardEverything in Standard, plus a dedicated specialist and review in 24–48 hours.
Choose PriorityFor an ITIN that has expired or is about to. Money back if rejected.
Choose RenewalITIN questions
A nine-digit U.S. tax number that always starts with 9. It is for people who have to deal with U.S. taxes but cannot get a Social Security number. It is for tax purposes only and does not give work authorization or benefits.
Not when you apply through us. As a Certifying Acceptance Agent, we verify your identity on a video call and certify a copy of your documents for the application.
The IRS usually takes about 7 weeks after submission, or 9 to 11 weeks if you apply from abroad or between mid-January and April. Timing is set by the IRS and is not guaranteed.
Usually, yes. Most applications go in with a U.S. federal tax return. Some people qualify for an exception instead. We tell you which applies and can prepare the return.
No, you renew the one you have. An ITIN not used on a federal tax return for three years in a row expires. Renewal is $199.
You get your money back under our money-back guarantee. Terms apply.