The IRS will return your application to you for completion if you do not include a purpose on the application.
Signature: an individual who has the authority to sign Form 8802 must sign and date the application or the IRS will not consider Form 8802 to be complete and valid.
Joint application: if a joint application, both must sign.
Estate: if you are filing a Form 8802 on behalf of the estate of a decedent, you must include proof that you are the executor or administrator of the decedent's estate.
Plan trusts: trusts that are part of an employee benefit plan that is required to file Form 5500 must include a copy of the signed Form 5500 with Form 8802.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 8802 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 283 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 48 min |
| Edition | October 2026 |
| Issuing agency | Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 9, 2026 |
| Other names | Form 8802, 8802, IRS Form 8802, Form 8802 form, Application for United States Residency Certification |
| Official source | Form 8802 (Rev October 2026), Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service |
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