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Apply for your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) at a Check City store near you.
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Get your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) conveniently at a Check City store near you. Our Certifying Acceptance Agents assist you through the process to make your application as simple as possible.
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What is an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is an identification number given by the IRS to individual taxpayers for tax filing purposes. If you don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN), then you may need to apply for an ITIN.

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Acceptance Agent (AA) Filing

Filing your ITIN application or renewal with our IRS Acceptance Agent (AA) costs $79 and takes 8 to 12 weeks to process.

Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) Filing

Filing your ITIN application or renewal with our IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) costs an additional $59 and takes 3 to 5 weeks to process, while also allowing you to keep all of your important documents during this processing period.

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How to Get or Renew an ITIN Number

Step 1: Visit a participating Check City store.
Step 2: Choose between our AA or CAA filing services.
Step 3: Fill out the W7 Form.
Step 3:Submit the ITIN application.

ITIN Requirements

  • A completed W7 Form
  • A passport or 2 of the following accepted forms of identification:
    • Current National Identification Documents
    • US Driver’s License
    • Foreign Driver’s License
    • Birth Certificate
    • US State ID
    • Foreign Voter’s Registration Card
    • Visa issued by the US State Department
    • US Military ID card
    • Foreign Military ID card
    • US Citizenship & Immigration Services ID
    • Medical Records (for dependents under 6)
    • School Records (for dependents under 18)
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Check City is a Certified Acceptance Agent

A Certifying Acceptance Agent is authorized by the IRS to help individuals who don’t qualify for an SSN apply for an ITIN. The acceptance agent facilitates the process of filling out forms and reviewing documentation in the ITIN application process.

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ITIN Number FAQs

Here are some answers to the most common questions about Check City's ITN Services. Visit or call your neighborhood's Check City store for more details.

What is a TIN number?

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used to identify an individual taxpayer. It refers to forms of identification like a Social Security Number (SSN), an Employer Identification Number (EIN), or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

What is an ITIN number?

An ITIN number is an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). It’s an identification number given by the IRS to individual taxpayers for tax filing purposes.

What is an ITIN used for?

Your ITIN is an identification number you’ll use when filing and paying taxes. It will help identify you and your tax return for the IRS’s records. An ITIN is primarily used to help process tax returns and payments, and are not used to authorize work in the US, qualify for social security benefits, or qualify a dependent for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). An ITIN number can also help you apply for credit, open a bank account, or qualify for loans.

Do I need an ITIN number?

If you have a Social Security Number (SSN), then you will use your SSN when filing and paying taxes and won’t need an ITIN. But if you don’t have an SSN, then you may need to apply for an ITIN. 

You may need an ITIN number if the following applies to you:

  • You don’t have an SSN
  • You aren’t eligible to get an SSN
  • You’re required to provide a TIN
  • You’re required to file a tax return
  • One of the following categories applies to you:
    • You’re a nonresident alien and required to file a tax return
    • You’re a resident alien and filing a tax return
    • You’re a dependent or spouse of a citizen, resident alien, or a nonresident alien visa holder
    • You’re a nonresident alien claiming a tax treaty benefit
    • You’re a nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher filing a tax return or claiming an exception

How do I confirm if my ITIN is active?

You can find out whether your ITIN is active or expired by visiting an IRS Acceptance Agent like a Check City store.

What do I do if my ITIN is lost or expired?

If you lose your ITIN, you can check your previous tax return documents to find the ITIN you used on those forms or you can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to look up your ITIN.

If your ITIN expired, then you’ll need to apply for a new one. Apply for an ITIN at an IRS Acceptance Agent like Check City.

How do I renew my ITIN number?

You can renew your ITIN number by visiting a participating Check City store. There, you can choose between our AA or CAA filing services, fill out the W7 Form, and submit the ITIN application.