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What this notice is about

Important information about your child's adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN). We assigned your child an ATIN.

What you need to do

• Complete Form 15101, Provide a Social Security Number (SSN) for Adoptive Child PDF, included with your notice when you receive a Social Security number (SSN) for your child.

• You can send us your information using the Document Upload Tool. To use the tool, visit , or:
• If you prefer, you can fax your information to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service¡¯s privacy and security policies.

You may want to

• Call us at the number listed in your notice.
• See additional information on Adoption taxpayer identification number.

Frequently asked questions

obÌåÓý long is an ATIN useful?

An ATIN is valid for 2 years. If you don't have an SSN for your child, you can request a 1-year extension. For more information, see instructions for completing a Form W-7 A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions.