W-7 Form PDF: Download the 2026 IRS Form

Where Is the Official W-7 Form PDF Hosted in 2026?

The IRS hosts every revision of Form W-7 on irs.gov. The authoritative download URL is irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf. The companion instructions are at irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw7.pdf. Both documents are public domain. Use only these IRS-hosted versions; third-party mirrors may host outdated revisions that the IRS rejects on receipt.

For a line-by-line walkthrough of every field on the form, see the W-7 form instructions and the broader Form W-7 guide.

Which W-7 Form Revision Does the IRS Accept in 2026?

The IRS accepts only the most recent revision of Form W-7. The October 2024 revision is current as of the 2026 filing season. The revision date prints in the upper-left corner of page 1 below the form number. Earlier revisions (December 2019, August 2019, and prior) are no longer accepted because the reason-code labels and document-checkbox grid changed.

• Confirm the revision date before printing.
• Discard any printed copy older than 12 months and redownload.
• The companion instructions revision date should match the form revision date.

How Do You Fill Out the W-7 Form PDF Correctly?

The IRS publishes Form W-7 as an interactive fillable PDF. Type the entries directly into the PDF using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Preview on macOS, or any standards-compliant viewer. Field positions are fixed; the IRS expects entries inside the printed boxes.

1. Download the PDF from irs.gov.
2. Open in a PDF reader that supports form fields (Adobe Acrobat Reader is the IRS reference reader).
3. Type every fieldrequired by the applicant's category (primary, spouse, dependent).
4. Print on plain white paper, single-sided. The IRS does not accept double-sided printing.
5. Sign in black ink; electronic signatures are not accepted on Form W-7.
6. Attach supporting documents and the federal tax return (Form 1040 or 1040-NR), and mail or hand-deliver the packet.

Can the W-7 Form PDF Be Filed Electronically?

No. The IRS does not accept Form W-7 by e-file, email, or upload. The completed PDF must be printed, signed in wet ink, and submitted through one of 3 channels: mail to the ITIN Operation in Austin, in-person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, or through a Certifying Acceptance Agent. See the W-7 mailing address page for the exact postal address.

What Documents Should Be Submitted With the W-7 Form PDF?

Three components ship together: the printed Form W-7, the federal tax return, and identity-and-foreign-status documents. The IRS lists 13 acceptable documents in Publication 1915; a passport is the only standalone document. Documents must be originals or issuer-certified copies. Notarized copies are not accepted.

See the ITIN documents required guide for the full document list and certification rules.