Form W-12 PDF Details

If you submit your application online, your PTIN generally will be provided to you immediately after you complete the application.

By mail: allow 6 weeks for processing of PTIN applications.

Past felony convictions: if this line is left blank, your form will not be processed.

Federal tax compliance: if you have never filed a U.S. federal tax return because you are not required to do so, check the "Yes" box.

Business address: everyone must complete 5a, enter the information of the business you work for or the business you own.

Credentials: do not check any professional credentials that are currently expired or retired.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm W-12
Form Length3 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields124
Avg. time to fill out21 min
EditionRev. October 2025
Issuing agencyInternal Revenue Service
Where to sendIRS Tax Professional PTIN Processing Center, PO Box 380638, San Antonio, TX 78268
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 4, 2026
Other namesForm W-12, W-12, W12, PTIN application, PTIN renewal, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number Application and Renewal
Official sourceForm W-12 (Rev October 2025), Internal Revenue Service

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