IRS Form 8802 fax number (U.S. residency certification)
Where to fax Form 8802, Application for United States Residency Certification, after paying the user fee electronically.
Verified October 21, 2026Checked against Instructions for Form 8802 (Rev. October 2026), Where To File: Fax.
| Who uses it | Office | Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants faxing from within the United States who paid the user fee by e-payment | U.S. Residency Certification (toll-free, within the United States) | 877-824-9110 |
| Applicants faxing from inside or outside the United States who paid the user fee by e-payment (not toll-free) | U.S. Residency Certification (inside or outside the United States) | 304-707-9792 |
Before you fax
- In the instructions, fax is an option once you have an e-payment confirmation number entered on page 1 of Form 8802. If you pay the user fee by check or money order, the instructions give a mailing address.
- You can fax up to 10 Forms 8802, with all required attachments, for a maximum of 100 pages in one transmission.
- You must use a fax cover sheet stating the number of pages in the transmission.
- The instructions say Form 8802 may be signed digitally, and that taxpayers submit Form 8802 for processing via mail or fax.