The IRS offers three convenient payment methods for the Form 8802 user fee: check, money order, and e-payment. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you choose the best method and complete your submission efficiently.
Recommended: E-Payment for a Hassle-Free Experience
We highly recommend using e-payment for the most streamlined and efficient process. E-payment not only simplifies the transaction but also allows you to submit your Form 8802 via fax or an online faxing service, saving you the hassle of mailing physical documents.
Time needed: 15 minutes
Make an E-Payment for Form 8802:
- Go to pay.go site
- Enter “IRS Certs” in the search box
Locate the search bar at the top right corner of the site. On mobile browsers, open the Menu first.
- Click on the “IRS Certs” Topic and Then the “Continue” Button
- Click “Continue to the Form” button
- Enter Applicant Name and SSN on “Complete Agency Form” Page and Click “Continue”
- Upload Form 8802 as a attachment and click “Attach”
When paying through Pay.gov for a United States Certification of Residency, you need to upload a copy of your Form 8802 during the payment process. This step is only for confirming your payment and has a file size limit of 15MB. While you can upload more than one Form 8802 at a time, each file must be less than 15MB. Remember, you still need to send your Form 8802 for processing either by mail or fax to the IRS.
- Enter payment details
You can pay your Form 8802 User Fee by bank account (ACH), debit card, or credit card. After clicking “Next,” you will be asked for your bank account or card details.
- Enter your email and click “Submit Payment” on “Review and Submit” page
After completing the payment, you will receive an electronic payment confirmation number. This number can be found in your confirmation email under “Agency Tracking ID.” Make sure to enter this number on your Form 8802 before submitting it to the IRS.
Money-order or check
Write a check or money order in U.S. dollars payable to the United States Treasury. Ensure the amount is correct and do not send cash or foreign checks. Attach the check or money order securely to your completed Form 8802 and all required attachments. Make sure you use the correct mailing address when sending Form 8802 because submissions with Money-order or check goes to the different address.
Frequently asked questions about paying Form 8802
Pay.gov performs validation on the file, and it usually does not accept interactive elements in the file.
Follow these steps:
1. Locate the PDF on your computer.
2. Print to PDF.
3. Save the file to your desktop or a folder.
4. Try uploading again.
You can upload a copy of Form 8802 for payment validation purposes. The payment confirmation number will be sent to you after completing the payment process. You will need to enter this number on your Form 8802 before submitting it for processing.
Yes, even after uploading Form 8802 to Pay.gov for payment validation, you must still send the form for processing either by mail or fax to the IRS.
After completing the payment, you will receive an electronic payment confirmation number. This number can be found in your confirmation email under “Agency Tracking ID.”
If you forget to include the e-payment confirmation number on your Form 8802, the IRS will not process your application. Make sure to enter the confirmation number on your form before submission to avoid delays.
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