Get F8802 Instructions

Fax - If the user fee payment is made electronically, you can fax up to 10 Forms 8802 (including all required attachments) for a maximum of 100 pages to the fax numbers below. You must use a fax cover sheet stating the number of pages included in the transmission.

Requests by individual applicants. The user fee for a request by an individual applicant is $85 per Form 8802, regardless of the number of countries for which certification is requested or the number of tax year(s) to which the certification applies.

The IRS Document Upload Tool enables digital correspondence with the taxpayer by providing a URL and a time-limited unique access code to a specific taxpayer so they can upload their documents to the IRS.

Can I submit form 8802 online? Unfortunately, you cannot file Form 8802 through TurboTax - it must be mailed separately to the IRS along with payment for a user fee.

You can call 267-941-1000 (not a toll-free number) and select the U.S. residency option if you have questions regarding your application.

The U.S Tax Residency Certificate is obtained through Form 8802, which has much more complex instructions and must be submitted with an $85 fee. Be sure to submit Form 8802 at least 45 days before you need the certificate. If there are any issues or delays with Form 8802, the IRS will contact you after 30 days.

Instructions on How to Fill Out Form 8802 Enter the applicant's name and TIN exactly as they appear on the U.S. return filed for the tax period(s) for which you are requesting the certificate. Line 2: Fill out the applicant's address. Line 3a: Fill out the applicant's mailing address where Form 6166 can be sent to.

The U.S Tax Residency Certificate is obtained through Form 8802, which has much more complex instructions and must be submitted with an $85 fee. Be sure to submit Form 8802 at least 45 days before you need the certificate. If there are any issues or delays with Form 8802, the IRS will contact you after 30 days.