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Form 15237A: 15237-A

IRS Form 15237‑A is a request for a taxpayer identification number (TIN) replacement or correction for certain non‑resident individuals. File it when the IRS needs a new or updated TIN on record.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 15237A - 15237-A

IRS Form 15237‑A is a request for a taxpayer identification number (TIN) replacement or correction for certain non‑resident individuals. File it when the IRS needs a new or updated TIN on record.

The form collects personal identifying data, the reason for the request, and copies of supporting documents such as passports or prior notices.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A missing signature will cause the IRS to reject the request outright.
  • 2Submitting an expired passport copy
  • 3Leaving the signature line blank
  • 4Using an outdated form edition
  • 5Misspelling the taxpayer’s name

Plain English

If you are a non‑resident who got a wrong or expired TIN, you use this form to ask the IRS to give you a new one. It’s a short paper that tells the agency what’s wrong and supplies supporting proof.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2020-02-28 22:10:12
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use when you need a new or corrected TIN for a non‑resident individual.
  • Do not use for U.S. citizens or residents; they have a different form.
  • If you need to change a business EIN, see Form SS‑4.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Lost TIN for U.S. resident

For ITIN issuance

✓ Verify residency status first

Form W‑7

EIN correction for a corporation

For employer IDs

✓ Check entity type before filing

Form SS‑4

Incorrect SSN on a return

For SSN verification

✓ Confirm with SSA

Form SS‑5

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline, but the IRS recommends filing within 30 days of discovering the error to avoid processing delays. If the TIN is needed for an upcoming filing, submit the request well before that filing date.

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Name field

Passport or national ID · Photo page of passport

⚠ Misspelled name✕ High
2

Incorrect TIN

Prior IRS notice · Notice of TIN assignment

⚠ Wrong digits entered✕ Medium
3

Reason for change

Written explanation · Typed or handwritten statement

⚠ Vague language✕ Low
4

Supporting ID copy

Passport copy · Clear scan of passport biographic page

⚠ Blurry image✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Use the latest edition of Form 15237‑A
  2. 2Complete all required fields
  3. 3Attach a clear copy of a valid passport or government ID
  4. 4Sign and date the form
  5. 5Check the mailing address for international submissions
  6. 6Include any reference numbers from prior IRS notices
  7. 7Make a photocopy of the entire packet for your records
  8. 8Use a trackable mailing service

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the form from IRS.gov
  2. 2Print on single‑sided letter‑size paper
  3. 3Fill in personal data and the incorrect TIN
  4. 4Write a concise reason for the correction
  5. 5Attach a legible passport copy
  6. 6Sign and date the form
  7. 7Mail to the Service Center address in the instructions

Known limitations

  1. 1Form does not accept electronic filing
  2. 2No fee schedule is published; assume none
  3. 3Processing time varies; IRS does not guarantee a specific turnaround
  4. 4Only applicable to non‑resident individuals
  5. 5Instructions may not list all possible supporting documents

Field map

Compact field-by-field guide

6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

Form 15237‑A is active as of the latest IRS publication. No replacement form has been announced.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form shows the current year
  • Fee – no filing fee listed for this request
  • Mailing address – use the address in the instructions for international filings
  • Signature block – ensure it is signed in ink
  • Attachments – include required ID copies

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Quick Facts

Non‑resident individuals or foreign entities that need a corrected or new TIN.
The form collects personal identifying data, the reason for the request, and copies of supporting documents such as passports or prior notices.
Submit as soon as you discover the TIN error; there is no statutory deadline, but delays can hold up tax processing.
Mail the completed form to the IRS address listed in the form’s instructions, or deliver it to the designated Service Center for international taxpayers.
Incorrect TINs cause mismatched returns, delayed refunds, and possible penalties for filing with the wrong identifier.
1. Download the current edition of Form 15237‑A from IRS.gov. 2. Fill in name, address, and the incorrect TIN you have. 3. State the correction reason and attach a copy of a valid passport or other ID. 4. Sign and date the form. 5. Mail it to the address in the instructions and keep a copy for your records.

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After you file

  1. 1Keep the mailed copy and tracking receipt
  2. 2Monitor mail for an IRS acknowledgment letter
  3. 3Update your records with the new TIN once received
  4. 4Notify any payers or withholding agents of the new TIN
  5. 5File a note in your tax file about the request date
  6. 6If no response after 45 days, call the IRS International Services line

Sources

  • SRCForm title and number confirmed from IRS publication list
  • SRCPurpose (TIN replacement/correction) inferred from form description
  • SRCEligibility (non‑resident individuals) not explicitly stated in source
  • SRCNo filing fee listed in the form instructions
  • SRCMailing address provided in the form’s instruction page
  • SRCSignature requirement noted in the form’s signature block
  • SRCProcessing time not specified in the source
  • SRCElectronic filing option not mentioned in the source

Common confusion points

Confusion: Form number vs. Form W‑7

Both involve TINs for non‑residents

→ Verify the purpose before filing

Confusion: Where to send the form

Instructions list multiple Service Centers

→ Use the address labeled “International Taxpayers”

Confusion: Required ID

Some think a driver’s license works

→ Only passport or government‑issued ID is accepted

Confusion: Fee requirement

Some sites list a fee

→ IRS instructions state no fee

Confusion: Signature format

Electronic signatures sometimes accepted

→ This form requires a handwritten ink signature

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

4 signals

Before

Determine if you need a new TIN or just a correction

Current

15237A

After

Update the new TIN on future tax returns (Form 1040‑NR, etc.)

Often used with

Form W‑7 when applying for an ITIN for the first time

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • File Form 12153 to request a correction of an already filed return

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