The final step in obtaining your U.S. Residency Certificate involves sending Form 8802 to the IRS. You can choose from three methods to submit the form: mail, fax, or third-party online faxing services.
Mailing Form 8802
If you plan to pay the Form 8802 user fee by check or money order, you need to mail Form 8802 along with the check or money order. If you paid electronically, you have the option to mail, fax, or use a third-party service to fax the form to the IRS.
You can use traditional mail (USPS) or carriers like UPS or FedEx to send your filled and signed Form 8802 to the IRS. The mailing address varies depending on your payment method and the mail carrier you choose.
Mailing Addresses:
Using USPS with E-Payment
If you paid the user fee electronically and are sending Form 8802 through USPS, use the following address:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Philadelphia, PA 19255-0625
Using USPS with Check or Money Order Payment
If you are paying the user fee by check or money order and sending Form 8802 through USPS, use this address:
Internal Revenue Service
US Residency Certification
Philadelphia, PA 19255-0625
Using a Private Delivery Service (e.g., UPS, FedEx)
If you are using a private delivery service like UPS or FedEx, regardless of whether you paid electronically or by check or money order, use the following address:
Internal Revenue Service
2970 Market Street
BLN# 3-E08.123
Philadelphia, PA 19104-5016
Faxing Form 8802
If you’ve paid the user fee electronically, you can fax your Form 8802 to the IRS. The IRS allows you to fax up to 10 Form 8802 applications (including attachments) for a maximum of 100 pages. Use the following fax numbers:
- Within the U.S. (toll-free): 877-824-9110
- Inside or outside the U.S. (not toll-free): 304-707-9792
Online faxing
For those who have paid electronically, using third-party online faxing services to submit your Form 8802 to the IRS can be the most convenient method. Services like Dropbox Fax provide 5 free fax pages, making it easy to deliver your form electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions about Submitting Form 8802
Currently, electronic filing of Form 8802 is not available through IRS. You can submit it via mail, fax, or online faxing services, like Dropbox Fax.
Yes, you can submit multiple Forms 8802 in a single submission. When faxing, you can send up to 10 Forms 8802 with a maximum of 100 pages. If you are mailing or using a private delivery service, you can include multiple forms in your package. Be sure to pay the user fee for each Form 8802 submitted.
If you need to correct a Form 8802 you have already submitted, you should submit a new Form 8802 with the corrected information. Make sure to indicate that it is a corrected form. You will also need to pay the user fee again for the corrected submission.
If you mailed your form, you might consider using a delivery service that provides tracking. For fax submissions, keep the fax transmission confirmation. The IRS does not send receipt confirmations but will contact you if there are issues with your submission.
Unfortunately, the IRS does not offer an expedited processing service for Form 8802. Applications are processed in the order they are received, typically within 45 days.
Once processed, the IRS will mail Form 6166 to the address you provided on Form 8802. You can also choose to have it sent to a third party if you have provided written authorization.
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