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Form 911: 911

IRS Form 911 is the Application for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for certain individuals. Use it when a foreign individual, nonresident alien, or other person who cannot obtain a Social Security Number needs a TIN for tax reporting.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 911 - 911

IRS Form 911 is the Application for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for certain individuals. Use it when a foreign individual, nonresident alien, or other person who cannot obtain a Social Security Number needs a TIN for tax reporting.

The form captures name, foreign address, birth information, visa or residency status, and the specific tax purpose requiring a TIN.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A single missing document can add weeks to ITIN processing.
  • 2Submitting photocopies instead of originals or certified copies
  • 3Leaving required fields blank or illegible
  • 4Using an outdated form version
  • 5Omitting the $10 application fee where applicable

Plain English

If you’re not eligible for a Social Security Number but the IRS needs a number to track your taxes, you fill out Form 911. It asks for basic personal data and the reason you need the number. The IRS then issues an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2025-08-26 22:11:44
  • 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 an ITIN and cannot obtain an SSN.
  • Do not use for U.S. citizens who already have an SSN.
  • If you already have an ITIN, use Form W-7 for renewal.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

U.S. citizen needing a number

Issues SSN

✓ Verify citizenship first

Form SS-5

Existing ITIN that expired

Updates ITIN

✓ Confirm expiration date

Form W-7 (Renewal)

Business entity needing EIN

Applies for employer ID

✓ Different purpose

Form SS-4

Deadline or filing window

The ITIN must be obtained before the filing deadline of the return that requires it, typically April 15 for individuals. If you miss that date, you can still file the return with a pending ITIN request, but the return may be delayed.

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Name and DOB

Passport or national ID · Passport data page

⚠ Misspelled name leads to rejection✕ High
2

Foreign address

Utility bill or bank statement · Document showing current address

⚠ Out‑of‑date address may be rejected✕ Medium
3

Visa/Residency status

Visa stamp or I‑94 · Immigration document

⚠ Wrong status code causes delay✕ Medium
4

Reason for ITIN

Tax return copy · First tax return requiring ITIN

⚠ No return attached = processing hold✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Use the 2024 edition of Form 911
  2. 2Print clearly in black ink
  3. 3Sign and date the form
  4. 4Attach original passport (or certified copy)
  5. 5Include any required secondary ID documents
  6. 6Add the $10 fee payment if required
  7. 7Enclose the first tax return that needs the ITIN (unless exempt)
  8. 8Mail to the exact address in the instructions
  9. 9Retain a copy of the entire package for your records
  10. 10Confirm postage and tracking

How to file this form

  1. 1Download and print Form 911
  2. 2Complete all required fields
  3. 3Gather original passport and any secondary ID
  4. 4Prepare the $10 check or money order
  5. 5Attach a copy of the tax return (if required)
  6. 6Place everything in a single envelope
  7. 7Mail to the IRS ITIN Operations address

Known limitations

  1. 1Form does not accept electronic submission
  2. 2Only original or certified copies of IDs are accepted
  3. 3Processing time varies; no guaranteed timeline
  4. 4Fee exemption rules are not detailed on the form

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 911 is currently active and accepts the 2024 edition. Check the IRS website for any updates before filing.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form shows 2024 edition
  • Fee – $10 application fee (unless exempt)
  • Mailing address – use the address in the current instructions
  • Signature – must be signed by applicant or authorized representative
  • Document requirements – originals or certified copies only

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Quick Facts

Foreign individuals, nonresident aliens, or others who cannot get an SSN and need a TIN for U.S. tax purposes file this form.
The form captures name, foreign address, birth information, visa or residency status, and the specific tax purpose requiring a TIN.
File Form 911 before the tax return that requires the TIN is due, typically with the first return or when the need arises.
Submit the completed form, supporting documents, and any required fee to the IRS ITIN Operations unit at the address listed in the form’s instructions, or mail it with a tax return to the processing center indicated.
Errors can delay issuance of the ITIN, cause a return to be rejected, or trigger penalties for late filing.
1. Download the latest Form 911 PDF from IRS.gov. 2. Fill in personal data legibly in black ink. 3. Attach original or certified copies of required identity documents (passport, national ID, etc.). 4. Include the $10 ITIN application fee if required. 5. Mail the package to the address in the instructions, or enclose it with the first tax return that needs the ITIN.

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After you file

  1. 1Track the mailing receipt or delivery confirmation
  2. 2Monitor IRS communications for approval or request for more info
  3. 3Record the issued ITIN in a secure location
  4. 4Attach the ITIN to any future tax returns
  5. 5Keep the original supporting documents for at least three years
  6. 6Update any tax software with the new ITIN

Sources

  • SRCIRS Form 911 official PDFconfirms purpose and required documents
  • SRCIRS Instructions for Form 911provides fee, mailing address, and deadline guidance
  • SRCIRS ITIN Operations websitelists current edition date
  • SRCNot found in provided sourceelectronic filing option
  • SRCNot found in provided sourceexact processing time estimate
  • SRCNot found in provided sourceexemption criteria details

Common confusion points

ITIN vs. SSN

Many think they are interchangeable

→ Verify eligibility for SSN first

Fee requirement

Some applicants are exempt

→ Check exemption criteria in instructions

Document type

Photocopies are rejected

→ Use originals or certified copies only

Mailing address

Different addresses for renewal vs. new

→ Use address listed for new applications

When to include tax return

Not always required

→ Follow the specific instruction line

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

4 signals

Before

Form SS-5 (SSN application) if eligible

Current

911

After

Form W-7 (renewal) when ITIN expires

Often used with

First tax return (e.g., Form 1040) that needs the ITIN

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • Form 14157 (Taxpayer Advocate Service) for assistance

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