Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024)
The official IRS Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, unchanged. Free to download, with no sign-up and no email address.
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The IRS lists March 2024 as the current revision (checked October 7, 2026). Confirm on the IRS Form W-9 page before use, in case a newer revision has been issued.
What is Form W-9?
Form W-9 is the IRS form a US person uses to give their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to someone who is required to file an information return with the IRS. A business typically asks a contractor, freelancer or vendor for a W-9 before paying them, and uses the name and TIN on it to prepare information returns such as Form 1099-NEC.
Who uses it, and who does not
Who uses it
- Fills it in: a US person, which includes US citizens, US resident aliens and businesses created or organized in the United States, when a payer requests it.
- Requests it: the business or person making the payment.
Who does not
- A foreign person. Foreign payees give the appropriate Form W-8 instead.
- An employee. Employees complete Form W-4 for their employer.
What is on the form
| Part of the form | What goes there |
|---|---|
| Line 1 | Name of the entity or individual. The instructions say the name should match the name on your tax return. |
| Line 2 | Business name or disregarded entity name, if different from line 1. |
| Line 3a | Federal tax classification. Check only one of seven boxes: individual/sole proprietor, C corporation, S corporation, partnership, trust/estate, LLC (with its tax classification), or other. |
| Line 3b | Checked by a partnership, a trust or estate, or an LLC taxed as a partnership that has foreign partners, owners or beneficiaries, when it gives the form to a partnership, trust or estate in which it holds an ownership interest. |
| Line 4 | Exempt payee code and FATCA exemption code, where they apply. |
| Lines 5 and 6 | Address, city, state and ZIP code. |
| Line 7 | Account numbers (optional). |
| Part I | Taxpayer identification number: Social Security number (SSN) or employer identification number (EIN). The instructions explain what to enter if you have an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). |
| Part II | Certification, signed and dated by the US person. |
How to fill in Form W-9
- Enter your name on line 1.
- Add your business name on line 2 if it is different from line 1.
- Check one tax classification on line 3a. Complete line 3b and line 4 only if they apply to you.
- Enter your address on lines 5 and 6.
- Enter your TIN in Part I.
- Sign and date Part II.
- Give the form to the person who asked for it. Do not send it to the IRS.
The IRS instructions that follow the form explain each line in detail. Read them before completing lines 3 and 4.
How to get a W-9 signed electronically
- Upload the W-9 PDF to QuickSigner. On the free plan, have the form filled in before you upload it. On a paid plan you can place text, checkbox and date fields so the signer completes the form while signing.
- Add the signer’s email and place a signature field in Part II.
- Send. The signer signs from a secure link, without an account.
Form W-9 FAQs
Can a W-9 be signed electronically?
Yes. The IRS allows a requester to accept Forms W-9 electronically. Under the Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9, the electronic system must, among other things, ensure the information received is the information sent, and require, as the final entry, an electronic signature by the payee named on the form that authenticates and verifies the submission. The signature must be made under penalties of perjury, using the wording of the paper form. Read the full list of requirements in the instructions before you rely on an electronic process.
Do I send the W-9 to the IRS?
No. The form is given to the requester. The form itself says “Give form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS.”
What happens if a contractor does not give me a W-9?
If a payee does not provide a TIN in the required manner, the payer must withhold tax from reportable payments at the backup withholding rate, which is 24%. See IRS Topic 307.
What is the difference between a W-9 and a W-8?
A W-9 is for US persons. A foreign person gives the appropriate Form W-8 instead.
Is this the official form?
Yes. It is the IRS form, revision March 2024, with no changes. You can also download it directly from the IRS at irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.
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- Form I-9, for new employees
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This page is general information, not tax advice. QuickSigner is not affiliated with the IRS. For questions about your situation, consult the IRS instructions or a tax professional.
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