Form W-9 — fill out online or download
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.
How it works
Form W-9 is what freelancers, independent contractors and vendors use to give their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the businesses that pay them. This is the current official IRS template — fill it out below right in your browser (your data is never uploaded) or download the blank PDF.
Or fill it out right here — your data never leaves your browser:
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Frequently asked questions
Who needs to fill out a W-9?
US persons (individuals or entities) paid as independent contractors, freelancers or vendors, when a client requests it to prepare 1099 forms.
Is this the official W-9?
Yes — the PDF is downloaded from irs.gov and the revision shown on this page. US federal forms are public domain.
Where do I send the completed W-9?
To the person or business that asked for it — not to the IRS.
This is the official public-domain form, provided as-is for convenience. doc.page is not affiliated with the IRS or USCIS and does not provide tax or legal advice.