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ITIN application — without mailing your passport

As an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), we certify your identity documents ourselves — so your original passport is never mailed to the IRS and never sits in a processing pile for months.

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ITIN (W-7) with CAA

Can I get an ITIN without sending my passport to the IRS?

Yes — through a Certifying Acceptance Agent. A CAA is authorized by the IRS to verify your identity documents and certify them on your application, which means the original passport stays out of the mail. Applying on your own instead means mailing the original (or obtaining certified copies) and waiting months to get it back.

An ITIN is the personal U.S. tax ID for someone not eligible for an SSN. You typically need one when a personal U.S. filing arises — most often a Form 1040-NR — or for certain treaty and withholding situations. Not sure you need one? We tell you plainly; many LLC owners never do.

The W-7 application is generally submitted together with the tax return that creates the need — which is why the most common package is ITIN + Form 1040-NR, bundled at $549.

Process: verify your identity documents through our CAA workflow → we prepare the W-7 and Certificate of Accuracy → the application is submitted with your return → your passport never leaves your hands.

What we’ll need

Valid passport (the standard stand-alone identity document)
The tax return or treaty reason that creates the ITIN need
Basic personal details — foreign address, birth date, entry information if applicable

FAQ

ITIN (W-7) with CAA — questions

What is a Certifying Acceptance Agent?

A person or firm authorized by the IRS to verify ITIN applicants’ identity documents and certify the application. Authorization to certify documents is not an endorsement of the firm by the IRS.

Do I need an ITIN before forming an LLC or getting an EIN?

No. Formation, EIN, banking, and Form 5472 all proceed without an ITIN. It becomes relevant when a personal U.S. filing arises.

How long does an ITIN take?

IRS processing typically takes several weeks to a few months depending on season. Applying through a CAA avoids the extra months of having your passport mailed back and forth.