W-9 Form

Businesses use Form W-9 to collect the legal name, address and taxpayer identification number (TIN) of freelancers, contractors and vendors before paying them. The payee fills it out and returns it to the payer — it is never sent to the IRS.

How to Use This Form

Download the official PDF below, or visit the official IRS page for instructions, prior revisions and e-filing options. This is the official U.S. government form, provided here for convenience — always confirm you have the current revision before filing.