ITIN Applications in Provo, UT
IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) service — get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number without mailing your passport anywhere.
Get an ITIN without giving up your passport
If you need to file a US tax return but don't qualify for a Social Security Number, you need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). The standard process means mailing your original passport or other identity document to the IRS and waiting weeks to get it back.
As an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent, we skip that step. We review your original identity documents in person, complete the required certification, and you walk out of your appointment with your documents in hand — no mailing, no waiting.
Who typically needs an ITIN
- A nonresident spouse or dependent claimed on a joint US tax return
- Someone with US-source income who doesn't qualify for an SSN
- A foreign national with US tax filing or withholding obligations
- Certain treaty-benefit or third-party withholding situations
How it works
Book your appointment
Let us know if you already have a Form W-7 started or if this is your first time applying, and whether it's tied to a tax return.
Bring your original ID
A valid, unexpired passport is the simplest path. No passport? We'll tell you which combination of documents the IRS will accept instead.
We certify it on the spot
We verify your document, complete the CAA certification, and hand your original back to you before you leave.
Submitted to the IRS
Your W-7 and certified documentation are submitted together — with any accompanying tax return — and you keep your passport the whole time.
ITIN FAQs
What is an ITIN?
A tax processing number issued by the IRS for people who need to file a US tax return but aren't eligible for a Social Security Number — commonly a nonresident spouse or dependent on a joint return, or someone with US-source income who doesn't qualify for an SSN.
What is a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)?
An IRS-authorized reviewer who can verify your original identity documents in person and certify copies for an ITIN application, so you don't mail a passport to the IRS and go without it for weeks.
Do I have to mail my passport to the IRS?
No — that's the whole point of using a CAA. You bring your original passport to your appointment, we verify and certify it in person, and you walk out with it the same day. The IRS never sees the original, only our certified copy.
Do I need a tax return to apply for an ITIN?
Usually yes — most ITIN applications (Form W-7) go in along with a federal tax return. There are some exceptions, like certain treaty benefits or third-party withholding situations. We'll confirm which category applies to you.
What documents do I need?
A valid, unexpired passport is the most common standalone document. Without one, a combination of other IRS-accepted documents (like a national ID card and birth certificate) can work — we'll confirm what you need before your appointment.