Form 8802 - Apply Online for U.S. Residency Certificate (Form 6166)

Step 1

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Step 2

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Applicant Information

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Authorization Confirmations

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application and accompanying attachments, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. I authorize the submission of this application to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as the appropriate owner, shareholder, officer, or other duly entitled representative of the applicant. I further confirm that all uploaded documents are relevant to this submission, are accurate to the best of my knowledge, and do not infringe upon the rights, privacy, or intellectual property of any third party. I understand I am solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my submission.

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NOTE: Applications for 2026 will be accepted starting December 1, 2025. Submissions prior to this date will not be accepted.

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