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ITIN Application in San Jose
— W-7 Filed With Your Return

Looking for a certified acceptance agent near me? Fingerscan Digital is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent at 434 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, serving Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley. We prepare and file your Form W-7 ITIN application with your federal tax return, verify your passport in the office so you keep your original documents instead of mailing them to the IRS, choose the W-7 category that fits your case, and submit the package. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM — a first-time W-7 takes about 30 minutes, and we help in English, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Spanish.

ITIN application San Jose you can trust. Our IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent files your first-time W-7 in about 30 minutes — passport verified, return attached, originals stay with you.

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Book Appointment (408) 766-3528
434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose · Mon–Fri 9–6 · walk-ins welcome
Passport and immigration paperwork for an ITIN filer without a Social Security number
Passport-based — no SSN needed
Who needs one

Made for filers without an SSN

If you owe U.S. tax, claim a dependent, or file jointly with a spouse and can’t get a Social Security number, the IRS issues an ITIN so you can file.

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Quinnie Do, founder of Fingerscan Digital and IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, San Jose CA
Hi, I’m your CAA

Quinnie Do — IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent

I founded Fingerscan Digital in 2020 to give Bay Area families a trusted local place for IRS services — no mailing passports, no chasing the IRS.

As an IRS-approved Certifying Acceptance Agent, I verify your passport in person, prepare your W-7 with Certificate of Accuracy, and submit to the IRS Austin ITIN unit. Your originals stay with you. I personally handle every first-time ITIN application — foreign spouses under §6013(g), dependents, F-1/J-1 students with 1042-S, and IRS exception cases.

IRS CAA EN · ES · VI 434 Blossom Hill Rd Since 2020
What is an ITIN

A federal tax ID
for filers without an SSN

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is a nine-digit IRS number for people who can’t get a Social Security Number but must meet US tax filing requirements. It’s used on federal returns and required for the foreign spouse and dependents claimed on a joint or head-of-household return. IRS ITIN overview.

If you’re searching for an ITIN application near me, an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent San Jose authenticates your passport in office, reviews your Form W-7, and submits a Certificate of Accuracy — original never leaves the office. Our sister office TruPoint Legal handles disability and legal-document needs.

Who needs an ITIN

The four cases
we file most often

If your situation matches any of these, an ITIN is the path to filing.

Spouse on joint return

Spouse of a US citizen filing jointly

Foreign spouses elected as US residents under §6013(g) need an ITIN before the joint Form 1040 is filed.

Passport · Joint 1040 · Marriage record
Dependent on US return

Dependent claimed on a US return

Parents, in-laws, and qualifying children on a US return each need an ITIN. Residency must qualify; valid return attached.

Passport · US return · Birth record
F-1 or J-1 student

International student with 1042-S

Students with taxable scholarships, fellowships, or grants where treaty benefits or 1042-S withholding apply.

Passport · I-20 / DS-2019 · 1042-S
IRS exception case

Withholding without a return

IRS exceptions cover 1042-S, 1099-INT, and 8288-A withholding without a current-year return.

Passport · Withholding statements
How it works

Four steps from walk-in
to mailed application

About 30 minutes total. You leave with your passport, W-7 copy, and tracking receipt.

1

Book and bring documents

Schedule online or by phone. Bring your unexpired passport (or two acceptable secondary IDs) and the federal return your ITIN attaches to.

2

Verify ID in office

As your CAA we authenticate your passport on site and prepare a Certificate of Accuracy — original never leaves your hands.

3

Prepare and sign W-7

We complete Form W-7, choose the correct reason box for your case, attach your return, and review every line before signing.

4

Mail to IRS Austin

We mail with tracking. The IRS typically issues your number in 7-11 weeks — longer during filing season.

Transparent pricing

New ITIN package
that fits your filing

Every package includes in-office passport verification, Form W-7 prep, Certificate of Accuracy, and IRS mailing. Families of 3 or more pay $275 for each person after the primary applicant, and you save $50 when we also prepare the tax return your W-7 attaches to.

Apply before tax season. The IRS usually issues an ITIN in about 7 weeks, but applications received between January 15 and April 30 can take 9 to 11 weeks. Apply in November or December so your number arrives before you file.

First-time application

New W-7 Application

$325
Per primary applicant
  • In-office passport verification
  • Form W-7 prep & reason-box review
  • Certificate of Accuracy
  • IRS mailing with tracking
  • IRS ITIN Unit follow-up until your number is issued
Same 30-minute appointment
After IRS rejection notice

Resubmission

$100
Per primary applicant
  • Review of IRS rejection notice
  • Doc correction & re-prepared W-7
  • Certificate of Accuracy
  • IRS mailing with tracking
  • Waived if rejection was our error
Existing case file required
Family of 3 or more

Family Discount

$275
Each person after the primary
  • 1–2 applicants: $325 each
  • In-office verification per person
  • Each W-7 individually prepared
  • One IRS submission packet
  • Family of 4 = $1,150 vs $1,300
Spouse + dependents qualify
Need your tax return prepared too?
Save $50 when we prepare it with your W-7 · Personal & small business tax preparation →
Renewing an expired ITIN?
See ITIN Renewal page →
What to bring

Your ITIN checklist
for every person applying

Bring originals. Our Certifying Acceptance Agent examines them in person, makes certified copies and returns your originals before you leave.

Your passport is a stand-alone document. A valid, unexpired passport proves both identity and foreign status, so you need nothing else for ID. Quinnie examines it, makes a certified copy and sends that copy to the IRS with your W-7 and the tax return you provide. Your passport never leaves our office.

Everyone

Bring all
  • Valid, unexpired passport (stand-alone)
  • No U.S. visa in the passport? Bring your I-94 arrival record with it
  • No passport? At least two current documents, one with a photo, such as a national ID card and a civil birth certificate
  • The federal tax return the ITIN is for, or ask us to prepare it
  • Your U.S. mailing address

Dependents

Bring more documents
  • Passport, plus civil birth certificate
  • If the passport has no U.S. entry date, U.S. residency records:Under 6: U.S. medical or daycare records, or a lease, utility or bank statement with the child’s name6 to 17: U.S. school records, or a lease, utility or bank statement18 and older: U.S. school records, lease, utility or bank statement
  • School or medical records must be originals or certified copies from the school or doctor’s office, because the IRS receives the record itself
  • Children living in Mexico or Canada do not need U.S. residency records

Students (F, J, M)

Bring what applies
  • Passport with your valid U.S. visa
  • Form I-20 or DS-2019
  • Letter from your school’s international office (DSO) confirming enrollment
  • Social Security denial letter, if you received one
  • Form 1042-S or scholarship letter, if you are applying under an exception

Spouse

Bring what applies
  • Spouse’s valid passport, or two current documents if no passport
  • Both spouses come to the appointment in person
  • Your joint tax return, if you file together
Download the ChecklistPrint it or save it as a PDF, then check off each item before your visit.
ITIN intake · about 5 minutes

Tell us about your ITIN application before you come in

Answer a few questions so we know who is applying and which documents each person needs. No uploads. We review your answers and call or text you to confirm your appointment.

1 Your contact information
Best way to reach you
Language for your appointment *
2 Your ITIN application
What do you need? *
Who needs an ITIN? Check everyone
3 Your tax return
Do you have a federal tax return for the ITIN? *
Most ITIN applications must be sent with a federal tax return. Our CAA attaches your W-7 to the return you provide, or we prepare it for you.
Which tax year?
4 Passport and ID
Does each person have a valid, unexpired passport? *
A valid passport is the only stand-alone document the IRS accepts. Without one, each person needs at least two other documents, such as a national ID card and a birth certificate.
Does the passport have a U.S. visa in it? *
If there is no U.S. visa in the passport, bring your I-94 arrival record with the passport. You can print it free at i94.cbp.dhs.gov, or we can help you find it.
If someone has no passport, which documents do they have?
5 Dependents (if it applies)
Where do your dependents live?
Does each dependent’s passport show a U.S. entry stamp or date?
Without a U.S. entry date, a dependent also needs U.S. school, medical or residence records. The checklist explains which ones by age.
Which U.S. records can you bring for your dependents?
6 Students and exchange visitors (if it applies)
Your visa type
Which of these do you have?
7 Previous ITIN
Has anyone on this form had an ITIN before?
If someone had an ITIN before, they renew it instead of applying again. Please do not type ITIN numbers here.
8 Appointment request
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Everyone applying must come in person with their original documents. We confirm your time by phone or text.

We call or text you to confirm your appointment and the exact documents each person should bring.

Your answers go only to our office and are never shared or sold.

Why Fingerscan Digital

A local certifying acceptance agent
— not a mail-in form mill

What makes our ITIN application San Jose service different — in-office verification, multilingual review, and local accountability.

Reason boxes done right

The wrong box on a W-7 is a leading cause of rejection. We confirm box e (spouse), d (dependent), b (non-resident), or f (student) before you sign.

Multilingual W-7 review

Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking agents on staff. W-7 explained in your first language — no translator needed.

Serving the South Bay

434 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. Free parking. Serving Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Mountain View.

Tax preparer using a calculator beside a TAX sign while completing a federal return
One package to the IRS
How we file

W-7 and tax return, filed together

Your W-7 rides with the federal return that requires it, so nothing is filed out of order.

Your W-7 needs a tax return. We prepare both in one visit. The IRS issues an ITIN only when there is a federal tax purpose, so most W-7s are mailed with a return. Quinnie prepares yours with the Child Tax Credit and other family credits checked, and you save $50 on the combined service. See personal tax preparation or our tax preparation prices.
Compare your options

How a local CAA compares
to other ITIN routes

Side-by-side comparison — passport safety, monitoring, total cost.

Feature Mail Originals to IRS (DIY) Mail-Only CAA Tax Prep Office CAA Fingerscan Digital
Passport stays with you 10-14wk by mail Mailed in Yes YES, in person
In-person verification No No Limited YES, full
Monitored until approval No, call IRS Limited Sometimes (extra) YES, included
Multilingual service No Email only Sometimes ES · EN · VI
Year-round availability Limited Yes Tax season only Year-round
Resubmission policy DIY restart Extra fee Extra fee $100 OR FREE
San Jose walk-in N/A No Maybe YES

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Frequently asked

Common ITIN application
questions, answered

Is there a certified acceptance agent near me in San Jose?
Yes. Quinnie Do at Fingerscan Digital is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent — the official IRS title for what many people search as a “certified acceptance agent” — at 434 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose. We verify your passport in the office and prepare your Form W-7, and you keep your original documents. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
Do I have to mail my original passport to the IRS for an ITIN?
Not when you apply through a Certifying Acceptance Agent. The IRS normally requires your original passport to be mailed to Austin with Form W-7, where it can sit for weeks. As a CAA, Quinnie Do verifies the passport in person at our San Jose office and certifies it on the application, so the original never leaves your hands.
What is the difference between a Certifying Acceptance Agent and an Acceptance Agent?
A Certifying Acceptance Agent can authenticate your identification documents so you keep the originals. A plain Acceptance Agent cannot — your passport still has to be mailed to the IRS. Fingerscan Digital Inc. holds a Certifying Acceptance Agent agreement with the IRS, so your passport is verified at our office and stays with you.
How can I verify you are a real IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent?
Check the IRS’s own published list. Fingerscan Digital Inc. appears on the IRS Acceptance Agents — California directory at 434 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. Our Certifying Acceptance Agent agreement with the IRS took effect May 5, 2026, and we will show you the executed agreement in the office on request.
Do I qualify for an ITIN?
If you have a US tax filing requirement and aren’t eligible for a Social Security Number, you qualify. Common cases: foreign spouses on a joint return (§6013(g)), dependents on a US return, and F-1/J-1 students with 1042-S withholding.
How long does it take to get an ITIN?
Processing typically runs seven to eleven weeks from when the IRS receives the packet. Filing season (January-April) and incomplete documentation are common causes of delays. We mail with tracking.
Can I get an ITIN to open a US bank account?
Generally no. Per current IRS rules, opening a bank account is not on its own a qualifying reason. The W-7 requires a federal tax purpose — a return, IRS exception, treaty claim, or third-party reporting.
I already filled out my W-7. Is the ITIN fee still $325?
Yes. The fee is $325 whether we prepare your W-7 or you bring one already completed. The real work is the review: we check every document and every line against what the IRS requires, which is what keeps your application from being rejected. Once we verify your documents and sign the Certificate of Accuracy, IRS rules require us, as your Certifying Acceptance Agent, to mail the application to the IRS ourselves. We don’t offer a lower verification-only price.
Can my spouse and dependents apply at the same visit?
Yes. Family applications are common — especially §6013(g) joint return filers. Each applicant needs their own ID and signs their own W-7. One or two applicants pay $325 each; for a family of 3 or more, each person after the primary is $275. One caveat for dependents: we can authenticate a dependent passport or birth certificate, but any other dependent document has to go to the IRS as an original or an issuing-agency certified copy.
Do I need to file a tax return with my W-7?
In most cases yes. The IRS only issues an ITIN when there’s a federal tax purpose, so a current-year return is normally attached. Exceptions: treaty benefits, 1042-S, 8288-A, and specific third-party reporting. If we prepare that return at the same visit, you save $50 on the combined service. See personal tax preparation.
Ready when you are

Apply for your ITIN in San Jose this week.

Book online or call. Walk-ins welcome — bring your passport and federal return, and we’ll handle the W-7, Certificate of Accuracy, and IRS mailing.

Book Appointment (408) 766-3528
Fingerscan Digital Inc. · IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent · Serving the South Bay since 2020
434 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123 · Mon–Fri 9–6 · walk-ins welcome · Last updated May 2026