ITIN – CHANGE OF NAME FOR YOUR EXISTING ITIN NUMBER
Name changed since ITIN is received the action required
What do I do if my name has changed since I received my ITIN?
If the change affects your legal name on the previously assigned ITIN, ITIN, or US Tax ID you must request a name change by sending a letter directly to the address listed under “Where do I file my Form W-7/W-7(SP)?”, later. Include an explanation of the circumstances leading to the change (marriage, divorce, etc.) and submit documentation to support your request.
Examples include:
A copy of a marriage license.
- A copy of a divorce certificate.
- An official court-related document validating the name change
Where can I get a Form W-7/W-7(SP)?
Form W7 can be obtained by:
- Call 1-800-829-3676 within the continental United States only.
Bulk quantities may also be ordered through this number.
- Use a personal computer to download Form W-7/W-7(SP) from our worldwide website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
- If you are currently residing in the United States, You can visit the nearest IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
- Writing to:
Internal Revenue Service National Distribution Center
1201 N. Mitsubishi Motorway Bloomington,
IL 61705-6613
For more information on who requires an ID please refer to our earlier blog
For more details on the step-by-step ITIN application work process by acceptance agents please check this blog.
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