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border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim); }\n#itin-root .section-narrow { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }\n#itin-root .section-header {\n text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 3rem;\n}\n#itin-root .section-eyebrow {\n display: block;\n font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;\n color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.22em;\n text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.7rem;\n}\n#itin-root .section-header h2 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: #fff;\n line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;\n letter-spacing: -0.005em;\n}\n#itin-root .section-header p {\n font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n WHAT IS ITIN \u2014 image+text alternating\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .feature-row {\n display: grid; 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color: var(--text); margin: 0; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n IRS COMPARISON TABLE \u2014 verbatim from IRS.gov\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .compare-section {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy2) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);\n padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table-wrap {\n max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table {\n width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead th {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem;\n text-align: left;\n font-weight: 700;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: #fff;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead .col-caa {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(110,193,228,0.15), rgba(110,193,228,0.08));\n color: var(--gold);\n position: relative;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead .col-caa::after {\n content: '\u2605 THIS IS US'; 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margin-right: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-source {\n text-align: center; margin-top: 1.4rem;\n font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-source a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }\n#itin-root .compare-source a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n PRICING CARDS\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .pricing-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 3rem auto 0;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy3) 0%, var(--navy2) 100%);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n border-radius: 10px;\n padding: 2rem 1.6rem;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column;\n position: relative;\n transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-4px);\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.4);\n}\n#itin-root .price-card.featured {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy3) 0%, rgba(110,193,228,0.06) 100%);\n}\n#itin-root .price-card.featured::before {\n content: 'MOST POPULAR';\n position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold2));\n color: var(--navy);\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 2px;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card h3 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-amount {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--blue); line-height: 1;\n margin: 0.6rem 0;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card.featured .price-amount { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .price-card .price-amount .price-range {\n font-size: 0.7em; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-amount .price-currency {\n font-size: 0.55em; vertical-align: top; margin-right: 0.15rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-desc {\n font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features {\n list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.2rem;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.12);\n padding-top: 1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li {\n font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(232,244,251,0.75);\n padding: 0.3rem 0 0.3rem 1.4rem;\n position: relative;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li::before {\n content: '\u2713'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.3rem;\n color: var(--green); font-weight: 700;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li.bonus { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li.bonus::before { content: '\u2605'; color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .price-deals {\n margin-top: 2rem;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;\n max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 1.4rem; align-items: center;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item {\n display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item .deal-icon {\n width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.15);\n border: 1px solid var(--gold);\n border-radius: 50%;\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n color: var(--gold);\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item .deal-text strong {\n color: #fff; font-size: 0.92rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item .deal-text span {\n color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n ALL-IN-ONE SERVICES BAND\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .allinone-section {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1D3A 0%, #122540 50%, #0B1D3A 100%);\n padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);\n position: relative; overflow: hidden;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-section::before {\n content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0;\n background:\n radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 50%, rgba(110,193,228,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),\n radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 50%, rgba(110,193,228,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);\n pointer-events: none;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem; max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto;\n position: relative; z-index: 1;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.05);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;\n transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .25s, background .25s;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.05);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card.feature {\n background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(110,193,228,0.10), rgba(110,193,228,0.06));\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.4);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-icon {\n width: 44px; height: 44px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.1);\n border: 1px solid var(--blue);\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n color: var(--blue);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card:hover .allinone-icon { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(110,193,228,0.1); }\n#itin-root a.allinone-card {\n text-decoration: none;\n color: inherit;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-arrow {\n display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.5rem;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--blue);\n transition: gap 0.25s, color 0.25s;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card:hover .allinone-arrow { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .allinone-current {\n display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.5rem;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card.current {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(110,193,228,0.14), rgba(110,193,228,0.06));\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card h4 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: #fff;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card p {\n font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n PROCESS \u2014 horizontal rail (different from FBI page)\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .process-section {\n background: var(--navy); padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .process-rail {\n max-width: 1100px; margin: 3rem auto 0;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;\n}\n#itin-root .process-row {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;\n gap: 1.6rem; padding: 1.4rem 0;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.1);\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n#itin-root .process-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n#itin-root .process-step-num {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--blue); line-height: 1;\n text-align: right;\n border-right: 2px solid var(--blue);\n padding-right: 1rem;\n padding-top: 0.2rem;\n}\n#itin-root .process-step-content h4 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .process-step-content p {\n font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.65;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n QUINNIE \/ E-E-A-T BIO BLOCK\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .bio-section {\n background: var(--navy2); padding: 4.5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .bio-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;\n gap: 3rem; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;\n align-items: center;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-photo {\n width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1;\n border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;\n border: 2px solid var(--gold);\n box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\n}\n#itin-root .bio-photo img {\n width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-content .bio-eyebrow {\n font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800;\n color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.22em;\n text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-content h2 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: #fff;\n margin-bottom: 0.7rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-content h2 em { color: var(--blue); font-style: italic; }\n#itin-root .bio-content > p {\n font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-creds {\n display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem;\n margin: 1.2rem 0;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-cred {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.08);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.25);\n color: var(--blue);\n padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;\n border-radius: 3px;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-verify {\n display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;\n background: #fff; color: var(--navy);\n padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border-radius: 4px;\n text-decoration: none;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;\n transition: transform 0.2s;\n margin-top: 0.6rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-verify:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }\n#itin-root .bio-verify svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n E-E-A-T TRUST BAR\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .trust-bar {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #09121D 0%, #0B1D3A 100%);\n padding: 3rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .trust-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n gap: 1.2rem; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-item {\n text-align: center; padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;\n border-radius: 8px;\n transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04); }\n#itin-root .trust-num {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-num em {\n font-style: italic; color: #fff; font-weight: 600;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted);\n letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-sub {\n font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(232,244,251,0.55); line-height: 1.4;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-sub a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n FAQ\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .faq-section {\n background: var(--navy2); padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .faq-list { max-width: 880px; margin: 3rem auto 0; }\n#itin-root .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-dim); overflow: hidden; }\n#itin-root .faq-question {\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\n padding: 1.3rem 0; cursor: pointer; gap: 1rem;\n background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left;\n font-family: inherit;\n}\n#itin-root .faq-question h4 {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--text); line-height: 1.4;\n}\n#itin-root .faq-icon {\n flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;\n background: var(--blue-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.25);\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n color: var(--blue); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 300;\n transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.2s;\n}\n#itin-root .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--blue); color: var(--navy); }\n#itin-root .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s; }\n#itin-root .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 800px; padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }\n#itin-root .faq-answer p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n#itin-root .faq-answer a { color: var(--blue); }\n#itin-root .faq-answer strong { color: var(--text); }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n OUR NETWORK\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .network-band {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1D3A 0%, #071428 100%);\n padding: 3.5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.12);\n}\n#itin-root .network-head {\n text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.2rem;\n max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\n}\n#itin-root .network-head .section-eyebrow { color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }\n#itin-root .network-head h2 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n}\n#itin-root .network-head p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }\n#itin-root .network-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.25rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.15);\n border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;\n transition: transform .35s, border-color .25s, background .25s;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.4);\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.07);\n}\n#itin-root .network-card.current {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.08);\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.35);\n}\n#itin-root .network-tag {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue);\n letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card.current .network-tag { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .network-card h3 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;\n margin-bottom: 0.55rem; line-height: 1.2;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card p {\n font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(232,244,251,0.7);\n line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1;\n}\n#itin-root .network-link {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue);\n text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;\n transition: gap .25s ease;\n}\n#itin-root .network-link:hover { gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--blue2); }\n#itin-root .network-link.disabled {\n color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 RELATED SERVICES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .related-services {\n background: var(--navy); padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .related-grid {\n display: grid; 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}\n body { padding-bottom: 64px !important; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section>\n IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent \u00b7 San Jose<\/p>\n<h1>ITIN Application <em>San Jose<\/em><\/h1>\n<p> Keep Your Passport \u00b7 From $325 \u00b7 Trilingual<\/p>\n<p>Apply for or renew your <strong>Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/strong> with an IRS-authorized <strong>Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/strong>. Our CAA verifies your passport in office \u2014 <strong>you keep your originals the same day<\/strong>. The only San Jose office combining ITIN preparation, tax return filing, legal documents through TrustPoint, and FBI fingerprinting through Fingerscan Digital \u2014 all under one roof.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Call (408) 766-3528<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Appointment<\/a><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n IRS-Authorized CAA<br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n CTEC-Registered Tax Preparer<br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Walk-Ins Welcome<br \/>\n \u2605 ITIN Specialist \u00b7 CRTP<br \/>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quinnie-reviewed-client-taxes.png\"\n alt=\"Quinnie, CTEC-registered tax preparer and ITIN Specialist at Fingerscan Digital, reviewing client tax documents in the San Jose office\"\n width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n Quinnie<br \/>\n CTEC Registered \u00b7 Bonded \u00b7 Trilingual<\/p>\n<p>Personally guides every client through their <strong>W-7 application<\/strong>, document verification, and tax filing \u2014 in plain English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Verify CTEC registration on the official California Tax Education Council website\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 64 64\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n \n <defs>\n <lineargradient id=\"ctecg\" x1=\"0\" y1=\"0\" x2=\"0\" y2=\"1\">\n <stop offset=\"0%\" stop-color=\"#0078BC\"\/>\n <stop offset=\"100%\" stop-color=\"#1B5E20\"\/>\n <\/lineargradient>\n <\/defs>\n <path d=\"M32 4 L56 14 L56 32 C56 46 45 56 32 60 C19 56 8 46 8 32 L8 14 Z\" fill=\"url(#ctecg)\" stroke=\"#0d4d2d\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/>\n <path d=\"M20 32 L29 41 L46 22\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n <text x=\"32\" y=\"54\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-weight=\"800\" font-size=\"7\" fill=\"#fff\" letter-spacing=\"0.5\">CTEC<\/text>\n <\/svg><br \/>\n CTEC Verified<br \/>\n California Tax Education Council<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><br \/>\n From $325<br \/>\n New ITIN Application<br \/>\n $250<br \/>\n ITIN Renewal<br \/>\n ~7 Wks<br \/>\n Typical IRS Issuance<br \/>\n All-In-One<br \/>\n Tax \u00b7 Legal \u00b7 Fingerprinting<br \/>\n Trilingual<br \/>\n EN \u00b7 ES \u00b7 VI<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Typing-computer-entering-tax-return-information.jpg\"\n alt=\"Tax preparer typing on a computer entering tax return information for an ITIN W-7 application at the San Jose office\"\n width=\"600\" height=\"420\"\n sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 600px\"\n loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an ITIN \u2014 and Do You Need One?<\/h2>\n<p>An <strong>Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/strong> is a nine-digit tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS issues ITINs to people who must file U.S. federal taxes but are not eligible for a Social Security Number \u2014 including non-resident aliens, resident aliens based on days present, dependents and spouses of U.S. citizens or visa holders, and foreign nationals with U.S. tax obligations.<\/p>\n<p>An ITIN is for <strong>federal tax reporting only<\/strong>. It does not authorize work in the U.S., does not confer immigration status, and does not create eligibility for Social Security benefits. What it does do: lets you file a return, claim refunds you are owed, open a bank account or apply for a mortgage at many institutions, and document your tax compliance \u2014 which can support future immigration matters that may also require an <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/fbi-background-check-san-jose\/\">FBI background check<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/live-scan-fingerprinting-san-jose\/\">Live Scan fingerprinting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>You Likely Need an ITIN If You\u2026<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn U.S. income but cannot get an SSN<\/li>\n<li>File a 1040 or 1040-NR with U.S. tax obligations<\/li>\n<li>Are the spouse of a U.S. citizen or resident filing jointly<\/li>\n<li>Claim a dependent child without an SSN<\/li>\n<li>Need to claim a tax treaty benefit<\/li>\n<li>Receive scholarship, fellowship, or grant income<\/li>\n<li>Have third-party reporting (1099, mortgage interest)<\/li>\n<li>Own a U.S. business or rental property as a foreign owner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS \u2014 Individual Taxpayer Identification Number<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n CAA vs AA \u2014 Per IRS Guidance<\/p>\n<h2>Certifying Acceptance Agent vs Acceptance Agent<\/h2>\n<p>The IRS recognizes two types of acceptance agents. The difference determines whether you get to keep your passport \u2014 or have to mail it to Austin, Texas for one to two months. Here is the official IRS comparison.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/th>\n<th>Acceptance Agent (AA)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Helps complete Form W-7<\/td>\n<td>\u2713 Helps complete Form W-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Authenticates supporting documents in office (passport, national ID, birth certificate*)<\/td>\n<td>\u2715 Cannot authenticate documents \u2014 must mail originals to IRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Returns authenticated documents <strong>immediately<\/strong> \u2014 you keep your passport<\/td>\n<td>\u2715 Originals leave your possession for 1 to 2 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Mails the ITIN application package to the IRS<\/td>\n<td>\u2713 Mails the ITIN application package to the IRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Can work directly with the IRS to resolve application issues<\/td>\n<td>\u2713 Can work directly with the IRS to resolve application issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Receives copies of client ITIN notices<\/td>\n<td>\u2715 Does not receive client notices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Per IRS limitations on dependent documents. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-acceptance-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS \u2014 ITIN Acceptance Agents (irs.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tax-preparer-calculating-tax-documents.jpg\"\n alt=\"Tax preparer calculating tax documents and preparing ITIN W-7 packet for IRS submission\"\n width=\"600\" height=\"420\"\n sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 600px\"\n loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n Why Choose Us Over Other San Jose CAAs<\/p>\n<h2>IRS Compliance + Legal Compliance + One-Roof Service<\/h2>\n<p>There are roughly a dozen IRS Certifying Acceptance Agents in the South Bay. Most are stand-alone CPA firms or tax preparers. They handle the W-7 \u2014 and that is it. You still need a separate office for legal documents, another for fingerprinting if your immigration case requires it, and another for the notary on your supporting affidavits. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/services\/\">full service menu<\/a> handles every paperwork need a typical immigrant family encounters.<\/p>\n<p>We took a different approach. Our office is structured around <strong>both IRS compliance for the ITIN application itself<\/strong> and <strong>legal compliance through our partnership with TrustPoint<\/strong> (registered LDA #268 \u2014 Quinnie’s legal document preparation business, co-located at the same address). Every paperwork need a typical immigrant family encounters in their first years filing U.S. taxes is handled in one visit, by people who already know your file.<\/p>\n<h3>Under One Roof at 434 Blossom Hill Rd<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ITIN new applications & renewals (CAA)<\/li>\n<li>Federal & California tax return preparation<\/li>\n<li>FBI fingerprinting for immigration<\/li>\n<li>Live Scan for licensing & employment<\/li>\n<li>Notary public services<\/li>\n<li>Mobile fingerprinting (we come to you)<\/li>\n<li>Passport photos & passport renewal help<\/li>\n<li>Living trusts & property deed transfers (LDA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best practice means dual oversight.<\/strong> Tax work is handled under CTEC compliance and IRS Circular 230 ethics. Legal document preparation is handled under California’s LDA registration and bonding requirements. You get both \u2014 under one roof.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n All-In-One Service Center<\/p>\n<h2>One Office. Every Service Your Family Needs.<\/h2>\n<p>This is what no other Certifying Acceptance Agent in San Jose can offer. Walk in once, walk out done.<\/p>\n<p> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>ITIN Application & Renewal<\/h4>\n<p>IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent. Keep your passport. New from $325, renewal $250.<\/p>\n<p> \u2605 You Are Here<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/tax-preparation-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 11H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v7a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4\"\/><path d=\"M9 11V7a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Tax Return Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>CTEC-registered preparer. Federal & California state returns. Bundle with ITIN for $50 off.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/fbi-background-check-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>FBI Fingerprinting<\/h4>\n<p>FBI-approved channeler. Results in 5 minutes for N-400, I-130, asylum, dual citizenship.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/mobile-fingerprinting-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"11\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M17.8 19.2 16 11l3.5-3.5C21 6 21.5 4 21 3c-1-.5-3 0-4.5 1.5L13 8 4.8 6.2c-.5-.1-.9.1-1.1.5l-.3.5c-.2.5-.1 1 .3 1.3L9 12l-2 3H4l-1 1 3 2 2 3 1-1v-3l3-2 3.5 5.3c.3.4.8.5 1.3.3l.5-.2c.4-.3.6-.7.5-1.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Mobile Fingerprinting<\/h4>\n<p>We come to your office, school, or law firm. Perfect for HR onboarding and group sessions.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/notary-public-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Notary Public<\/h4>\n<p>California-commissioned notary on site. Mobile notary available for clients who cannot travel.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/passport-photos-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"21.17\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"8\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Passport Photos & Renewal<\/h4>\n<p>Compliant 2×2 passport photos in 5 minutes. Renewal application help and document review.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/living-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 21h18M3 7v14M21 7v14M3 7l9-4 9 4M9 11h6M9 15h6M9 19h6\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Living Trusts & Estate Planning<\/h4>\n<p>Through TrustPoint LDA #268. Revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, beneficiary designations.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/property-deed-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Property Deed Transfers<\/h4>\n<p>Quitclaim and grant deeds, transfer-on-death deeds, parent-to-child exemption forms.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/immigration-document-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a8.38 8.38 0 0 1-.9 3.8 8.5 8.5 0 0 1-7.6 4.7 8.38 8.38 0 0 1-3.8-.9L3 21l1.9-5.7a8.38 8.38 0 0 1-.9-3.8 8.5 8.5 0 0 1 4.7-7.6 8.38 8.38 0 0 1 3.8-.9h.5a8.48 8.48 0 0 1 8 8v.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Immigration Document Prep<\/h4>\n<p>Form packet assembly for USCIS filings \u2014 N-400, I-130, I-485, I-765 supporting paperwork.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing<\/p>\n<h2>Honest Pricing \u2014 No Surprises<\/h2>\n<p>Most CAA firms in the Bay Area quote between $475 and $900 per applicant and don’t post pricing publicly. We post ours. Family bundles save 15%, and you save another $50 when you bundle with tax preparation.<\/p>\n<h3>New ITIN Application<\/h3>\n<p> $325\u2013$450<\/p>\n<p>Fee varies by complexity \u2014 single applicant, exception case, or family.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form W-7 prepared end-to-end<\/li>\n<li>In-office passport verification<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Accuracy (W-7 COA)<\/li>\n<li>Full IRS submission & tracking<\/li>\n<li>15% off family bundles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ITIN Renewal<\/h3>\n<p> $250<\/p>\n<p>For ITINs that expired due to three years of non-use, or expiring this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form W-7 renewal preparation<\/li>\n<li>Same in-office verification<\/li>\n<li>Aligned with current tax filing<\/li>\n<li>Family renewals discounted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Renew My ITIN<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Resubmission<\/h3>\n<p> $100<\/p>\n<p>If the IRS rejects your application \u2014 we fix it. <strong>Free if our office made the error.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full review of IRS rejection notice<\/li>\n<li>Document & W-7 corrections<\/li>\n<li>Re-submission to IRS<\/li>\n<li>$0 if our error caused it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Help My Rejection<\/a><br \/>\n 15%<br \/>\n <strong>Family Bundle Discount<\/strong><br \/>\n 15% off when spouse and dependents apply together<br \/>\n $50<br \/>\n <strong>Tax Preparation Bundle<\/strong><br \/>\n $50 off your ITIN when bundled with tax filing<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n Step by Step<\/p>\n<h2>How the ITIN Application Works at Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>From your first call to receiving your ITIN letter from the IRS \u2014 here is what to expect.<\/p>\n<p> 01<\/p>\n<h4>Call or Walk In<\/h4>\n<p>Bring your passport (or two alternate IRS-approved documents) and any prior tax information. Trilingual intake \u2014 English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.<\/p>\n<p> 02<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility Review & Quote<\/h4>\n<p>Our CAA confirms you actually need an ITIN, identifies any IRS exception categories that may apply, and quotes you a flat fee in writing before any work begins.<\/p>\n<p> 03<\/p>\n<h4>In-Office Document Verification<\/h4>\n<p>We authenticate your passport and identity documents per IRS protocol. You keep your originals the same day. The Certificate of Accuracy (W-7 COA) is prepared.<\/p>\n<p> 04<\/p>\n<h4>W-7 Packet Assembled & Filed<\/h4>\n<p>Your Form W-7, Certificate of Accuracy, certified document copies, and tax return (or exception documentation) are mailed as a complete IRS packet to ITIN Operations in Austin, Texas.<\/p>\n<p> 05<\/p>\n<h4>Receive Your ITIN \u2014 We Track It<\/h4>\n<p>The IRS issues a CP565 Notice with your assigned ITIN, typically in approximately 7 weeks (9-11 weeks during tax season). We track status and follow up with the IRS if a notice does not arrive in the expected window.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quinnie-reviewed-client-taxes.png\"\n alt=\"Quinnie, CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) and ITIN Specialist at Fingerscan Digital Inc., reviewing client tax documents\"\n width=\"280\" height=\"280\"\n loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n About Your ITIN Specialist<\/p>\n<h2>Meet <em>Quinnie<\/em> \u2014 Your CTEC-Registered Tax Preparer<\/h2>\n<p>Quinnie is the featured ITIN Specialist at Fingerscan Digital Inc. She is a <strong>CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)<\/strong> \u2014 meaning she has completed a 60-hour qualifying tax education course, passed a competency exam, and is registered with the California Tax Education Council under California Business and Professions Code Section 22250-22259. CRTPs are required to maintain a $5,000 surety bond protecting clients against fraud, complete 20 hours of continuing professional education every year, and renew their registration annually with CTEC.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a casual qualification. CTEC was created by the California State Legislature in 1997 to protect taxpayers, and the Franchise Tax Board enforces compliance. Only CPAs, enrolled agents, and California Bar attorneys are exempt \u2014 every other paid tax preparer in California must be CTEC-registered to legally prepare returns.<\/p>\n<p> CTEC Registered (CRTP)<br \/>\n $5,000 Bonded<br \/>\n PTIN-Holder<br \/>\n Trilingual<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12c0 5-4 9-9 9s-9-4-9-9 4-9 9-9c2 0 4 .8 5.5 2\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Verify CRTP at CTEC.org<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><br \/>\n <em>IRS<\/em> CAA<br \/>\n Certifying Acceptance Agent<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-acceptance-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verify on IRS.gov \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n <em>CTEC<\/em> CRTP<br \/>\n Registered Tax Preparer<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verify on CTEC.org \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n <em>LDA<\/em> #268<br \/>\n Registered Legal Document Assistant<br \/>\n TrustPoint \u00b7 Quinnie’s practice<br \/>\n <em>4.8<\/em> \u2605<br \/>\n 89 Google Reviews<br \/>\n Verified by Trustindex<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section>\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<h2>ITIN Application Near Me \u2014 Common Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"true\"><\/p>\n<h4>How much does an ITIN application cost in San Jose?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Our pricing is transparent and posted publicly \u2014 most CAAs in the Bay Area do not post theirs. <strong>New ITIN applications range from $325 to $450<\/strong> depending on complexity (single applicant, exception category, or family with dependents). <strong>ITIN renewal is $250<\/strong>. <strong>Resubmission after an IRS rejection is $100<\/strong> \u2014 and <strong>free if our office caused the rejection<\/strong>. <strong>Family bundles get 15% off<\/strong>, and you save an additional <strong>$50 when bundled with tax preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Do I have to mail my passport to the IRS to apply for an ITIN?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>No \u2014 and that is exactly the reason to use a Certifying Acceptance Agent. As an IRS-authorized CAA, our office authenticates your passport in person and returns your originals the same day. Only certified copies and the Certificate of Accuracy (Form W-7 COA) go to the IRS. This avoids the most common ITIN risk: a passport lost or delayed in the mail for one to two months while you cannot travel or prove your identity.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>What is the difference between an Acceptance Agent and a Certifying Acceptance Agent?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Per IRS guidance: an <strong>Acceptance Agent (AA)<\/strong> helps complete Form W-7 and reviews supporting documents \u2014 but <em>cannot certify them<\/em>, so you still mail your originals to the IRS. A <strong>Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/strong> is specifically authorized to authenticate your supporting documents in office, return them immediately, mail the application package, and resolve issues directly with the IRS. We are a CAA. The full IRS comparison is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-acceptance-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official IRS Acceptance Agents page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>How long does the ITIN process take?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>After your in-office appointment, the IRS typically issues an ITIN in approximately <strong>7 weeks<\/strong>. During tax season \u2014 January 15 through April 30 \u2014 processing may take <strong>9 to 11 weeks<\/strong>. Working with a CAA materially reduces rejection risk; rejected applications restart the entire timeline and often add months.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Is Quinnie a CTEC-registered tax preparer?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Quinnie is a <strong>CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)<\/strong>, registered with the California Tax Education Council, bonded with a $5,000 surety bond, and required by California Business and Professions Code Section 22250-22259 to complete annual continuing education. Only CPAs, enrolled agents, and California Bar attorneys are exempt from CTEC registration \u2014 every other paid preparer in California must be CTEC-registered to legally prepare tax returns. You can verify any CRTP’s status at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ctec.org\/verify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Can I apply for an ITIN without filing a tax return?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Most first-time applicants must attach a federal tax return (Form 1040 or 1040-NR) to Form W-7. The IRS recognizes <strong>five exception categories<\/strong>: third-party reporting (1099 income, gambling winnings), mortgage interest reporting, scholarship or fellowship income, certain partnership distributions, and tax treaty claims. We review your situation during the eligibility consult and confirm whether an exception applies \u2014 and if it does, we prepare the exception documentation correctly so the IRS does not bounce the application.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>What documents do I need to bring to my ITIN appointment?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>A <strong>valid passport<\/strong> is the simplest single document \u2014 it proves both identity and foreign status in one. If you do not have a passport, bring two documents from the IRS-approved list (typically a national ID card plus a civil birth certificate, or a U.S. visa plus a foreign driver’s license). For dependents, a passport with a date of entry into the U.S. is preferred. Bring all family members applying with their original documents. We will confirm your specific checklist during the intake call.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Do you handle ITIN renewals?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. If your ITIN was not used on a federal return for <strong>three consecutive years<\/strong>, it has expired. Renewal is <strong>$250<\/strong> with the same in-office passport verification \u2014 no mailing originals. We align your renewal with your current-year tax filing so you do not get hit with a rejected return or a delayed refund.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Can I get my ITIN, taxes, and FBI fingerprinting done in one visit?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes \u2014 and this is the central reason clients choose us over a stand-alone CPA. We are the <strong>only San Jose office combining a Certifying Acceptance Agent for ITIN, CTEC-registered tax preparation, registered LDA #268 for legal documents through TrustPoint, FBI Live Scan fingerprinting through Fingerscan Digital, notary, and passport photos<\/strong> \u2014 all under one roof at 434 Blossom Hill Rd. Most competitors require two or three separate offices for the same paperwork bundle.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Will applying for an ITIN affect my immigration status?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>An ITIN is a tax processing number issued by the IRS for federal tax reporting only. It does not authorize work in the U.S. and does not change your immigration status. The IRS is generally prohibited from sharing taxpayer information with other federal agencies under <strong>26 U.S.C. \u00a7 6103<\/strong>. Filing taxes correctly with an ITIN can in fact support an immigration case later by documenting good moral character, physical presence, and tax compliance.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is general information, not legal advice. For case-specific immigration advice, consult a licensed immigration attorney.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n Our Network<\/p>\n<h2>Full-Service Solutions Across Our Family of Companies<\/h2>\n<p>Our office is part of a coordinated network of San Jose providers covering tax filing, legal document preparation, and FBI fingerprinting \u2014 so your paperwork is handled end-to-end at one Silicon Valley address.<\/p>\n<p> You Are Here<\/p>\n<h3>Bay Area Live Scan & More<\/h3>\n<p>ITIN applications and renewals as IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, FBI background checks, Live Scan fingerprinting, apostille, notary, and passport photos \u2014 serving individuals and families in San Jose.<\/p>\n<p> Current Page<br \/>\n Legal & Tax Document Help<\/p>\n<h3>TrustPoint Disability & Legal Services<\/h3>\n<p>Quinnie’s registered LDA practice (LDA #268) at the same office \u2014 living trusts, family law forms, immigration document preparation, estate planning, SSDI applications, and property deed transfers for clients who need paperwork drafted, not just stamped.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit TrustPoint Legal \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n Enterprise & B2B Fingerprinting<\/p>\n<h3>Fingerscan Digital for Employers<\/h3>\n<p>Corporate billing accounts, bulk FBI background checks, mobile fingerprinting for staff, 30-day net terms, and ORI management for employers, law firms, and organizations across the Bay Area.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/fingerscan-digital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Fingerscan-Digital.com \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n You May Also Need<\/p>\n<h2>Related Services for ITIN Applicants Near Me<\/h2>\n<p>Most clients applying for an ITIN also need one or more of these services. We handle them all under one roof.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/tax-preparation-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>Tax Return Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>Most first-time ITIN applicants must attach Form 1040 to their W-7. Bundle with our CTEC-registered tax preparer and save $50.<\/p>\n<p> Tax Preparation San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/fbi-background-check-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>FBI Background Check<\/h4>\n<p>If your immigration filing requires an FBI Identity History Summary (N-400, I-130, asylum, dual citizenship) \u2014 results in 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p> FBI Background Check San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/live-scan-fingerprinting-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>Live Scan Fingerprinting<\/h4>\n<p>California DOJ-certified Live Scan for licensing, employment, adoption, and immigration applications.<\/p>\n<p> Live Scan San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/notary-public-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>Notary Public<\/h4>\n<p>California-commissioned notary on site for affidavits, powers of attorney, and other supporting documents.<\/p>\n<p> Notary Services San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<h4>Living Trust & Estate Planning<\/h4>\n<p>Through TrustPoint LDA #268. Revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, beneficiary designations \u2014 drafted by Quinnie’s legal practice.<\/p>\n<p> TrustPoint Legal Services \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/services\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>All Services<\/h4>\n<p>See the full menu of services available at our San Jose office \u2014 fingerprinting, notary, apostille, passport, tax, and legal document preparation.<\/p>\n<p> View All Services \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Apply for Your ITIN in San Jose?<\/h2>\n<p>Walk in to 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123 \u2014 or call to schedule. Keep your passport. Bundle with tax preparation and legal document help. Trilingual staff ready to assist.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">(408) 766-3528<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top:0.3rem;\">Book ITIN Appointment<\/a><br \/>\n Walk-ins welcome \u00b7 Mon \u2013 Sat<br \/>\n<br \/>\n <a href=\"tel:4087663528\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Call Now<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Book Online<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITIN San Jose | Keep Your Passport \u00b7 IRS Agent From $325 IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent \u00b7 San Jose ITIN Application San Jose Keep Your Passport \u00b7 From $325 \u00b7 Trilingual Apply for or renew your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) with an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA). 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border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim); }\n#itin-root .section-narrow { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }\n#itin-root .section-header {\n text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 3rem;\n}\n#itin-root .section-eyebrow {\n display: block;\n font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;\n color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.22em;\n text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.7rem;\n}\n#itin-root .section-header h2 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: #fff;\n line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;\n letter-spacing: -0.005em;\n}\n#itin-root .section-header p {\n font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n WHAT IS ITIN \u2014 image+text alternating\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .feature-row {\n display: grid; 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color: var(--text); margin: 0; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n IRS COMPARISON TABLE \u2014 verbatim from IRS.gov\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .compare-section {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy2) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);\n padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table-wrap {\n max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table {\n width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead th {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem;\n text-align: left;\n font-weight: 700;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: #fff;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead .col-caa {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(110,193,228,0.15), rgba(110,193,228,0.08));\n color: var(--gold);\n position: relative;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead .col-caa::after {\n content: '\u2605 THIS IS US'; position: absolute; top: 0.6rem; right: 1rem;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--gold);\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.15);\n padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 2px;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table thead .col-aa {\n color: var(--muted);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table tbody td {\n padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;\n font-size: 0.86rem;\n color: rgba(232,244,251,0.82);\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.08);\n vertical-align: top;\n width: 50%;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n#itin-root .compare-table tbody td.cell-caa {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04);\n color: #fff; font-weight: 500;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table tbody td.cell-aa { color: var(--muted); }\n#itin-root .compare-table .icon-yes {\n display: inline-block; color: var(--green);\n font-weight: 700; margin-right: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-table .icon-no {\n display: inline-block; color: rgba(220,80,80,0.7);\n font-weight: 700; margin-right: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .compare-source {\n text-align: center; margin-top: 1.4rem;\n font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);\n}\n#itin-root .compare-source a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }\n#itin-root .compare-source a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n PRICING CARDS\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .pricing-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 3rem auto 0;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy3) 0%, var(--navy2) 100%);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n border-radius: 10px;\n padding: 2rem 1.6rem;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column;\n position: relative;\n transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-4px);\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.4);\n}\n#itin-root .price-card.featured {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy3) 0%, rgba(110,193,228,0.06) 100%);\n}\n#itin-root .price-card.featured::before {\n content: 'MOST POPULAR';\n position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold2));\n color: var(--navy);\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 2px;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card h3 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-amount {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--blue); line-height: 1;\n margin: 0.6rem 0;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card.featured .price-amount { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .price-card .price-amount .price-range {\n font-size: 0.7em; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-amount .price-currency {\n font-size: 0.55em; vertical-align: top; margin-right: 0.15rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-desc {\n font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features {\n list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.2rem;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.12);\n padding-top: 1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li {\n font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(232,244,251,0.75);\n padding: 0.3rem 0 0.3rem 1.4rem;\n position: relative;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li::before {\n content: '\u2713'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.3rem;\n color: var(--green); font-weight: 700;\n}\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li.bonus { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .price-card .price-features li.bonus::before { content: '\u2605'; color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .price-deals {\n margin-top: 2rem;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;\n max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 1.4rem; align-items: center;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item {\n display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item .deal-icon {\n width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.15);\n border: 1px solid var(--gold);\n border-radius: 50%;\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n color: var(--gold);\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item .deal-text strong {\n color: #fff; font-size: 0.92rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .price-deal-item .deal-text span {\n color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n ALL-IN-ONE SERVICES BAND\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .allinone-section {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1D3A 0%, #122540 50%, #0B1D3A 100%);\n padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);\n position: relative; overflow: hidden;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-section::before {\n content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0;\n background:\n radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 50%, rgba(110,193,228,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),\n radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 50%, rgba(110,193,228,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);\n pointer-events: none;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem; max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto;\n position: relative; z-index: 1;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.05);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.18);\n border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;\n transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .25s, background .25s;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.05);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card.feature {\n background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(110,193,228,0.10), rgba(110,193,228,0.06));\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.4);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-icon {\n width: 44px; height: 44px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.1);\n border: 1px solid var(--blue);\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n color: var(--blue);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card:hover .allinone-icon { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(110,193,228,0.1); }\n#itin-root a.allinone-card {\n text-decoration: none;\n color: inherit;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-arrow {\n display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.5rem;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--blue);\n transition: gap 0.25s, color 0.25s;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card:hover .allinone-arrow { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .allinone-current {\n display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.5rem;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card.current {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(110,193,228,0.14), rgba(110,193,228,0.06));\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card h4 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: #fff;\n}\n#itin-root .allinone-card p {\n font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n PROCESS \u2014 horizontal rail (different from FBI page)\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .process-section {\n background: var(--navy); padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .process-rail {\n max-width: 1100px; margin: 3rem auto 0;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;\n}\n#itin-root .process-row {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;\n gap: 1.6rem; padding: 1.4rem 0;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.1);\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n#itin-root .process-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n#itin-root .process-step-num {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--blue); line-height: 1;\n text-align: right;\n border-right: 2px solid var(--blue);\n padding-right: 1rem;\n padding-top: 0.2rem;\n}\n#itin-root .process-step-content h4 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .process-step-content p {\n font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.65;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n QUINNIE \/ E-E-A-T BIO BLOCK\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .bio-section {\n background: var(--navy2); padding: 4.5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .bio-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;\n gap: 3rem; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;\n align-items: center;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-photo {\n width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1;\n border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;\n border: 2px solid var(--gold);\n box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\n}\n#itin-root .bio-photo img {\n width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-content .bio-eyebrow {\n font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800;\n color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.22em;\n text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-content h2 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: #fff;\n margin-bottom: 0.7rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-content h2 em { color: var(--blue); font-style: italic; }\n#itin-root .bio-content > p {\n font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted);\n line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-creds {\n display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem;\n margin: 1.2rem 0;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-cred {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.08);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.25);\n color: var(--blue);\n padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;\n border-radius: 3px;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-verify {\n display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;\n background: #fff; color: var(--navy);\n padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border-radius: 4px;\n text-decoration: none;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;\n transition: transform 0.2s;\n margin-top: 0.6rem;\n}\n#itin-root .bio-verify:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }\n#itin-root .bio-verify svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n E-E-A-T TRUST BAR\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .trust-bar {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #09121D 0%, #0B1D3A 100%);\n padding: 3rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .trust-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n gap: 1.2rem; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-item {\n text-align: center; padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;\n border-radius: 8px;\n transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04); }\n#itin-root .trust-num {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-num em {\n font-style: italic; color: #fff; font-weight: 600;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted);\n letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-sub {\n font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(232,244,251,0.55); line-height: 1.4;\n}\n#itin-root .trust-sub a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n FAQ\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .faq-section {\n background: var(--navy2); padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .faq-list { max-width: 880px; margin: 3rem auto 0; }\n#itin-root .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-dim); overflow: hidden; }\n#itin-root .faq-question {\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\n padding: 1.3rem 0; cursor: pointer; gap: 1rem;\n background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left;\n font-family: inherit;\n}\n#itin-root .faq-question h4 {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--text); line-height: 1.4;\n}\n#itin-root .faq-icon {\n flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;\n background: var(--blue-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.25);\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n color: var(--blue); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 300;\n transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.2s;\n}\n#itin-root .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--blue); color: var(--navy); }\n#itin-root .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s; }\n#itin-root .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 800px; padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }\n#itin-root .faq-answer p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n#itin-root .faq-answer a { color: var(--blue); }\n#itin-root .faq-answer strong { color: var(--text); }\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n OUR NETWORK\n \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .network-band {\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1D3A 0%, #071428 100%);\n padding: 3.5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.12);\n}\n#itin-root .network-head {\n text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.2rem;\n max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\n}\n#itin-root .network-head .section-eyebrow { color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }\n#itin-root .network-head h2 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);\n font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n}\n#itin-root .network-head p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }\n#itin-root .network-grid {\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.25rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.04);\n border: 1px solid rgba(110,193,228,0.15);\n border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;\n transition: transform .35s, border-color .25s, background .25s;\n display: flex; flex-direction: column;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.4);\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.07);\n}\n#itin-root .network-card.current {\n background: rgba(110,193,228,0.08);\n border-color: rgba(110,193,228,0.35);\n}\n#itin-root .network-tag {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue);\n letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card.current .network-tag { color: var(--gold); }\n#itin-root .network-card h3 {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;\n margin-bottom: 0.55rem; line-height: 1.2;\n}\n#itin-root .network-card p {\n font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(232,244,251,0.7);\n line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1;\n}\n#itin-root .network-link {\n font-family: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue);\n text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;\n transition: gap .25s ease;\n}\n#itin-root .network-link:hover { gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--blue2); }\n#itin-root .network-link.disabled {\n color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none;\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 RELATED SERVICES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n#itin-root .related-services {\n background: var(--navy); padding: 5rem 5%;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);\n}\n#itin-root .related-grid {\n display: grid; 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}\n body { padding-bottom: 64px !important; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section>\n IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent \u00b7 San Jose<\/p>\n<h1>ITIN Application <em>San Jose<\/em><\/h1>\n<p> Keep Your Passport \u00b7 From $325 \u00b7 Trilingual<\/p>\n<p>Apply for or renew your <strong>Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/strong> with an IRS-authorized <strong>Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/strong>. Our CAA verifies your passport in office \u2014 <strong>you keep your originals the same day<\/strong>. The only San Jose office combining ITIN preparation, tax return filing, legal documents through TrustPoint, and FBI fingerprinting through Fingerscan Digital \u2014 all under one roof.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Call (408) 766-3528<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Appointment<\/a><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n IRS-Authorized CAA<br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n CTEC-Registered Tax Preparer<br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Walk-Ins Welcome<br \/>\n \u2605 ITIN Specialist \u00b7 CRTP<br \/>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quinnie-reviewed-client-taxes.png\"\n alt=\"Quinnie, CTEC-registered tax preparer and ITIN Specialist at Fingerscan Digital, reviewing client tax documents in the San Jose office\"\n width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n Quinnie<br \/>\n CTEC Registered \u00b7 Bonded \u00b7 Trilingual<\/p>\n<p>Personally guides every client through their <strong>W-7 application<\/strong>, document verification, and tax filing \u2014 in plain English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Verify CTEC registration on the official California Tax Education Council website\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 64 64\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n \n <defs>\n <lineargradient id=\"ctecg\" x1=\"0\" y1=\"0\" x2=\"0\" y2=\"1\">\n <stop offset=\"0%\" stop-color=\"#0078BC\"\/>\n <stop offset=\"100%\" stop-color=\"#1B5E20\"\/>\n <\/lineargradient>\n <\/defs>\n <path d=\"M32 4 L56 14 L56 32 C56 46 45 56 32 60 C19 56 8 46 8 32 L8 14 Z\" fill=\"url(#ctecg)\" stroke=\"#0d4d2d\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/>\n <path d=\"M20 32 L29 41 L46 22\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n <text x=\"32\" y=\"54\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-weight=\"800\" font-size=\"7\" fill=\"#fff\" letter-spacing=\"0.5\">CTEC<\/text>\n <\/svg><br \/>\n CTEC Verified<br \/>\n California Tax Education Council<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><br \/>\n From $325<br \/>\n New ITIN Application<br \/>\n $250<br \/>\n ITIN Renewal<br \/>\n ~7 Wks<br \/>\n Typical IRS Issuance<br \/>\n All-In-One<br \/>\n Tax \u00b7 Legal \u00b7 Fingerprinting<br \/>\n Trilingual<br \/>\n EN \u00b7 ES \u00b7 VI<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Typing-computer-entering-tax-return-information.jpg\"\n alt=\"Tax preparer typing on a computer entering tax return information for an ITIN W-7 application at the San Jose office\"\n width=\"600\" height=\"420\"\n sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 600px\"\n loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an ITIN \u2014 and Do You Need One?<\/h2>\n<p>An <strong>Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/strong> is a nine-digit tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS issues ITINs to people who must file U.S. federal taxes but are not eligible for a Social Security Number \u2014 including non-resident aliens, resident aliens based on days present, dependents and spouses of U.S. citizens or visa holders, and foreign nationals with U.S. tax obligations.<\/p>\n<p>An ITIN is for <strong>federal tax reporting only<\/strong>. It does not authorize work in the U.S., does not confer immigration status, and does not create eligibility for Social Security benefits. What it does do: lets you file a return, claim refunds you are owed, open a bank account or apply for a mortgage at many institutions, and document your tax compliance \u2014 which can support future immigration matters that may also require an <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/fbi-background-check-san-jose\/\">FBI background check<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/live-scan-fingerprinting-san-jose\/\">Live Scan fingerprinting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>You Likely Need an ITIN If You\u2026<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn U.S. income but cannot get an SSN<\/li>\n<li>File a 1040 or 1040-NR with U.S. tax obligations<\/li>\n<li>Are the spouse of a U.S. citizen or resident filing jointly<\/li>\n<li>Claim a dependent child without an SSN<\/li>\n<li>Need to claim a tax treaty benefit<\/li>\n<li>Receive scholarship, fellowship, or grant income<\/li>\n<li>Have third-party reporting (1099, mortgage interest)<\/li>\n<li>Own a U.S. business or rental property as a foreign owner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS \u2014 Individual Taxpayer Identification Number<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n CAA vs AA \u2014 Per IRS Guidance<\/p>\n<h2>Certifying Acceptance Agent vs Acceptance Agent<\/h2>\n<p>The IRS recognizes two types of acceptance agents. The difference determines whether you get to keep your passport \u2014 or have to mail it to Austin, Texas for one to two months. Here is the official IRS comparison.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/th>\n<th>Acceptance Agent (AA)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Helps complete Form W-7<\/td>\n<td>\u2713 Helps complete Form W-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Authenticates supporting documents in office (passport, national ID, birth certificate*)<\/td>\n<td>\u2715 Cannot authenticate documents \u2014 must mail originals to IRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Returns authenticated documents <strong>immediately<\/strong> \u2014 you keep your passport<\/td>\n<td>\u2715 Originals leave your possession for 1 to 2 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Mails the ITIN application package to the IRS<\/td>\n<td>\u2713 Mails the ITIN application package to the IRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Can work directly with the IRS to resolve application issues<\/td>\n<td>\u2713 Can work directly with the IRS to resolve application issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2713 Receives copies of client ITIN notices<\/td>\n<td>\u2715 Does not receive client notices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Per IRS limitations on dependent documents. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-acceptance-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS \u2014 ITIN Acceptance Agents (irs.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tax-preparer-calculating-tax-documents.jpg\"\n alt=\"Tax preparer calculating tax documents and preparing ITIN W-7 packet for IRS submission\"\n width=\"600\" height=\"420\"\n sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 600px\"\n loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n Why Choose Us Over Other San Jose CAAs<\/p>\n<h2>IRS Compliance + Legal Compliance + One-Roof Service<\/h2>\n<p>There are roughly a dozen IRS Certifying Acceptance Agents in the South Bay. Most are stand-alone CPA firms or tax preparers. They handle the W-7 \u2014 and that is it. You still need a separate office for legal documents, another for fingerprinting if your immigration case requires it, and another for the notary on your supporting affidavits. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/services\/\">full service menu<\/a> handles every paperwork need a typical immigrant family encounters.<\/p>\n<p>We took a different approach. Our office is structured around <strong>both IRS compliance for the ITIN application itself<\/strong> and <strong>legal compliance through our partnership with TrustPoint<\/strong> (registered LDA #268 \u2014 Quinnie’s legal document preparation business, co-located at the same address). Every paperwork need a typical immigrant family encounters in their first years filing U.S. taxes is handled in one visit, by people who already know your file.<\/p>\n<h3>Under One Roof at 434 Blossom Hill Rd<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ITIN new applications & renewals (CAA)<\/li>\n<li>Federal & California tax return preparation<\/li>\n<li>FBI fingerprinting for immigration<\/li>\n<li>Live Scan for licensing & employment<\/li>\n<li>Notary public services<\/li>\n<li>Mobile fingerprinting (we come to you)<\/li>\n<li>Passport photos & passport renewal help<\/li>\n<li>Living trusts & property deed transfers (LDA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best practice means dual oversight.<\/strong> Tax work is handled under CTEC compliance and IRS Circular 230 ethics. Legal document preparation is handled under California’s LDA registration and bonding requirements. You get both \u2014 under one roof.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n All-In-One Service Center<\/p>\n<h2>One Office. Every Service Your Family Needs.<\/h2>\n<p>This is what no other Certifying Acceptance Agent in San Jose can offer. Walk in once, walk out done.<\/p>\n<p> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>ITIN Application & Renewal<\/h4>\n<p>IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent. Keep your passport. New from $325, renewal $250.<\/p>\n<p> \u2605 You Are Here<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/tax-preparation-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 11H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v7a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4\"\/><path d=\"M9 11V7a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Tax Return Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>CTEC-registered preparer. Federal & California state returns. Bundle with ITIN for $50 off.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/fbi-background-check-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>FBI Fingerprinting<\/h4>\n<p>FBI-approved channeler. Results in 5 minutes for N-400, I-130, asylum, dual citizenship.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/mobile-fingerprinting-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"11\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M17.8 19.2 16 11l3.5-3.5C21 6 21.5 4 21 3c-1-.5-3 0-4.5 1.5L13 8 4.8 6.2c-.5-.1-.9.1-1.1.5l-.3.5c-.2.5-.1 1 .3 1.3L9 12l-2 3H4l-1 1 3 2 2 3 1-1v-3l3-2 3.5 5.3c.3.4.8.5 1.3.3l.5-.2c.4-.3.6-.7.5-1.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Mobile Fingerprinting<\/h4>\n<p>We come to your office, school, or law firm. Perfect for HR onboarding and group sessions.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/notary-public-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Notary Public<\/h4>\n<p>California-commissioned notary on site. Mobile notary available for clients who cannot travel.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/passport-photos-san-jose\/\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"21.17\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"8\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Passport Photos & Renewal<\/h4>\n<p>Compliant 2×2 passport photos in 5 minutes. Renewal application help and document review.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/living-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 21h18M3 7v14M21 7v14M3 7l9-4 9 4M9 11h6M9 15h6M9 19h6\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Living Trusts & Estate Planning<\/h4>\n<p>Through TrustPoint LDA #268. Revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, beneficiary designations.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/property-deed-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Property Deed Transfers<\/h4>\n<p>Quitclaim and grant deeds, transfer-on-death deeds, parent-to-child exemption forms.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/immigration-document-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a8.38 8.38 0 0 1-.9 3.8 8.5 8.5 0 0 1-7.6 4.7 8.38 8.38 0 0 1-3.8-.9L3 21l1.9-5.7a8.38 8.38 0 0 1-.9-3.8 8.5 8.5 0 0 1 4.7-7.6 8.38 8.38 0 0 1 3.8-.9h.5a8.48 8.48 0 0 1 8 8v.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h4>Immigration Document Prep<\/h4>\n<p>Form packet assembly for USCIS filings \u2014 N-400, I-130, I-485, I-765 supporting paperwork.<\/p>\n<p> Learn More \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing<\/p>\n<h2>Honest Pricing \u2014 No Surprises<\/h2>\n<p>Most CAA firms in the Bay Area quote between $475 and $900 per applicant and don’t post pricing publicly. We post ours. Family bundles save 15%, and you save another $50 when you bundle with tax preparation.<\/p>\n<h3>New ITIN Application<\/h3>\n<p> $325\u2013$450<\/p>\n<p>Fee varies by complexity \u2014 single applicant, exception case, or family.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form W-7 prepared end-to-end<\/li>\n<li>In-office passport verification<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Accuracy (W-7 COA)<\/li>\n<li>Full IRS submission & tracking<\/li>\n<li>15% off family bundles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ITIN Renewal<\/h3>\n<p> $250<\/p>\n<p>For ITINs that expired due to three years of non-use, or expiring this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form W-7 renewal preparation<\/li>\n<li>Same in-office verification<\/li>\n<li>Aligned with current tax filing<\/li>\n<li>Family renewals discounted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Renew My ITIN<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Resubmission<\/h3>\n<p> $100<\/p>\n<p>If the IRS rejects your application \u2014 we fix it. <strong>Free if our office made the error.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full review of IRS rejection notice<\/li>\n<li>Document & W-7 corrections<\/li>\n<li>Re-submission to IRS<\/li>\n<li>$0 if our error caused it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">Help My Rejection<\/a><br \/>\n 15%<br \/>\n <strong>Family Bundle Discount<\/strong><br \/>\n 15% off when spouse and dependents apply together<br \/>\n $50<br \/>\n <strong>Tax Preparation Bundle<\/strong><br \/>\n $50 off your ITIN when bundled with tax filing<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n Step by Step<\/p>\n<h2>How the ITIN Application Works at Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>From your first call to receiving your ITIN letter from the IRS \u2014 here is what to expect.<\/p>\n<p> 01<\/p>\n<h4>Call or Walk In<\/h4>\n<p>Bring your passport (or two alternate IRS-approved documents) and any prior tax information. Trilingual intake \u2014 English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.<\/p>\n<p> 02<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility Review & Quote<\/h4>\n<p>Our CAA confirms you actually need an ITIN, identifies any IRS exception categories that may apply, and quotes you a flat fee in writing before any work begins.<\/p>\n<p> 03<\/p>\n<h4>In-Office Document Verification<\/h4>\n<p>We authenticate your passport and identity documents per IRS protocol. You keep your originals the same day. The Certificate of Accuracy (W-7 COA) is prepared.<\/p>\n<p> 04<\/p>\n<h4>W-7 Packet Assembled & Filed<\/h4>\n<p>Your Form W-7, Certificate of Accuracy, certified document copies, and tax return (or exception documentation) are mailed as a complete IRS packet to ITIN Operations in Austin, Texas.<\/p>\n<p> 05<\/p>\n<h4>Receive Your ITIN \u2014 We Track It<\/h4>\n<p>The IRS issues a CP565 Notice with your assigned ITIN, typically in approximately 7 weeks (9-11 weeks during tax season). We track status and follow up with the IRS if a notice does not arrive in the expected window.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quinnie-reviewed-client-taxes.png\"\n alt=\"Quinnie, CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) and ITIN Specialist at Fingerscan Digital Inc., reviewing client tax documents\"\n width=\"280\" height=\"280\"\n loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n About Your ITIN Specialist<\/p>\n<h2>Meet <em>Quinnie<\/em> \u2014 Your CTEC-Registered Tax Preparer<\/h2>\n<p>Quinnie is the featured ITIN Specialist at Fingerscan Digital Inc. She is a <strong>CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)<\/strong> \u2014 meaning she has completed a 60-hour qualifying tax education course, passed a competency exam, and is registered with the California Tax Education Council under California Business and Professions Code Section 22250-22259. CRTPs are required to maintain a $5,000 surety bond protecting clients against fraud, complete 20 hours of continuing professional education every year, and renew their registration annually with CTEC.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a casual qualification. CTEC was created by the California State Legislature in 1997 to protect taxpayers, and the Franchise Tax Board enforces compliance. Only CPAs, enrolled agents, and California Bar attorneys are exempt \u2014 every other paid tax preparer in California must be CTEC-registered to legally prepare returns.<\/p>\n<p> CTEC Registered (CRTP)<br \/>\n $5,000 Bonded<br \/>\n PTIN-Holder<br \/>\n Trilingual<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12c0 5-4 9-9 9s-9-4-9-9 4-9 9-9c2 0 4 .8 5.5 2\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Verify CRTP at CTEC.org<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><br \/>\n <em>IRS<\/em> CAA<br \/>\n Certifying Acceptance Agent<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-acceptance-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verify on IRS.gov \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n <em>CTEC<\/em> CRTP<br \/>\n Registered Tax Preparer<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verify on CTEC.org \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n <em>LDA<\/em> #268<br \/>\n Registered Legal Document Assistant<br \/>\n TrustPoint \u00b7 Quinnie’s practice<br \/>\n <em>4.8<\/em> \u2605<br \/>\n 89 Google Reviews<br \/>\n Verified by Trustindex<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section>\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<h2>ITIN Application Near Me \u2014 Common Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"true\"><\/p>\n<h4>How much does an ITIN application cost in San Jose?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Our pricing is transparent and posted publicly \u2014 most CAAs in the Bay Area do not post theirs. <strong>New ITIN applications range from $325 to $450<\/strong> depending on complexity (single applicant, exception category, or family with dependents). <strong>ITIN renewal is $250<\/strong>. <strong>Resubmission after an IRS rejection is $100<\/strong> \u2014 and <strong>free if our office caused the rejection<\/strong>. <strong>Family bundles get 15% off<\/strong>, and you save an additional <strong>$50 when bundled with tax preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Do I have to mail my passport to the IRS to apply for an ITIN?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>No \u2014 and that is exactly the reason to use a Certifying Acceptance Agent. As an IRS-authorized CAA, our office authenticates your passport in person and returns your originals the same day. Only certified copies and the Certificate of Accuracy (Form W-7 COA) go to the IRS. This avoids the most common ITIN risk: a passport lost or delayed in the mail for one to two months while you cannot travel or prove your identity.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>What is the difference between an Acceptance Agent and a Certifying Acceptance Agent?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Per IRS guidance: an <strong>Acceptance Agent (AA)<\/strong> helps complete Form W-7 and reviews supporting documents \u2014 but <em>cannot certify them<\/em>, so you still mail your originals to the IRS. A <strong>Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/strong> is specifically authorized to authenticate your supporting documents in office, return them immediately, mail the application package, and resolve issues directly with the IRS. We are a CAA. The full IRS comparison is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-acceptance-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official IRS Acceptance Agents page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>How long does the ITIN process take?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>After your in-office appointment, the IRS typically issues an ITIN in approximately <strong>7 weeks<\/strong>. During tax season \u2014 January 15 through April 30 \u2014 processing may take <strong>9 to 11 weeks<\/strong>. Working with a CAA materially reduces rejection risk; rejected applications restart the entire timeline and often add months.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Is Quinnie a CTEC-registered tax preparer?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Quinnie is a <strong>CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)<\/strong>, registered with the California Tax Education Council, bonded with a $5,000 surety bond, and required by California Business and Professions Code Section 22250-22259 to complete annual continuing education. Only CPAs, enrolled agents, and California Bar attorneys are exempt from CTEC registration \u2014 every other paid preparer in California must be CTEC-registered to legally prepare tax returns. You can verify any CRTP’s status at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctec.org\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ctec.org\/verify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Can I apply for an ITIN without filing a tax return?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Most first-time applicants must attach a federal tax return (Form 1040 or 1040-NR) to Form W-7. The IRS recognizes <strong>five exception categories<\/strong>: third-party reporting (1099 income, gambling winnings), mortgage interest reporting, scholarship or fellowship income, certain partnership distributions, and tax treaty claims. We review your situation during the eligibility consult and confirm whether an exception applies \u2014 and if it does, we prepare the exception documentation correctly so the IRS does not bounce the application.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>What documents do I need to bring to my ITIN appointment?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>A <strong>valid passport<\/strong> is the simplest single document \u2014 it proves both identity and foreign status in one. If you do not have a passport, bring two documents from the IRS-approved list (typically a national ID card plus a civil birth certificate, or a U.S. visa plus a foreign driver’s license). For dependents, a passport with a date of entry into the U.S. is preferred. Bring all family members applying with their original documents. We will confirm your specific checklist during the intake call.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Do you handle ITIN renewals?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. If your ITIN was not used on a federal return for <strong>three consecutive years<\/strong>, it has expired. Renewal is <strong>$250<\/strong> with the same in-office passport verification \u2014 no mailing originals. We align your renewal with your current-year tax filing so you do not get hit with a rejected return or a delayed refund.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Can I get my ITIN, taxes, and FBI fingerprinting done in one visit?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes \u2014 and this is the central reason clients choose us over a stand-alone CPA. We are the <strong>only San Jose office combining a Certifying Acceptance Agent for ITIN, CTEC-registered tax preparation, registered LDA #268 for legal documents through TrustPoint, FBI Live Scan fingerprinting through Fingerscan Digital, notary, and passport photos<\/strong> \u2014 all under one roof at 434 Blossom Hill Rd. Most competitors require two or three separate offices for the same paperwork bundle.<\/p>\n<p> <button aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h4>Will applying for an ITIN affect my immigration status?<\/h4>\n<p> +<br \/>\n <\/button><\/p>\n<p>An ITIN is a tax processing number issued by the IRS for federal tax reporting only. It does not authorize work in the U.S. and does not change your immigration status. The IRS is generally prohibited from sharing taxpayer information with other federal agencies under <strong>26 U.S.C. \u00a7 6103<\/strong>. Filing taxes correctly with an ITIN can in fact support an immigration case later by documenting good moral character, physical presence, and tax compliance.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is general information, not legal advice. For case-specific immigration advice, consult a licensed immigration attorney.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n Our Network<\/p>\n<h2>Full-Service Solutions Across Our Family of Companies<\/h2>\n<p>Our office is part of a coordinated network of San Jose providers covering tax filing, legal document preparation, and FBI fingerprinting \u2014 so your paperwork is handled end-to-end at one Silicon Valley address.<\/p>\n<p> You Are Here<\/p>\n<h3>Bay Area Live Scan & More<\/h3>\n<p>ITIN applications and renewals as IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, FBI background checks, Live Scan fingerprinting, apostille, notary, and passport photos \u2014 serving individuals and families in San Jose.<\/p>\n<p> Current Page<br \/>\n Legal & Tax Document Help<\/p>\n<h3>TrustPoint Disability & Legal Services<\/h3>\n<p>Quinnie’s registered LDA practice (LDA #268) at the same office \u2014 living trusts, family law forms, immigration document preparation, estate planning, SSDI applications, and property deed transfers for clients who need paperwork drafted, not just stamped.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit TrustPoint Legal \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n Enterprise & B2B Fingerprinting<\/p>\n<h3>Fingerscan Digital for Employers<\/h3>\n<p>Corporate billing accounts, bulk FBI background checks, mobile fingerprinting for staff, 30-day net terms, and ORI management for employers, law firms, and organizations across the Bay Area.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/fingerscan-digital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Fingerscan-Digital.com \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section>\n You May Also Need<\/p>\n<h2>Related Services for ITIN Applicants Near Me<\/h2>\n<p>Most clients applying for an ITIN also need one or more of these services. We handle them all under one roof.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/tax-preparation-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>Tax Return Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>Most first-time ITIN applicants must attach Form 1040 to their W-7. Bundle with our CTEC-registered tax preparer and save $50.<\/p>\n<p> Tax Preparation San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/fbi-background-check-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>FBI Background Check<\/h4>\n<p>If your immigration filing requires an FBI Identity History Summary (N-400, I-130, asylum, dual citizenship) \u2014 results in 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p> FBI Background Check San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/live-scan-fingerprinting-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>Live Scan Fingerprinting<\/h4>\n<p>California DOJ-certified Live Scan for licensing, employment, adoption, and immigration applications.<\/p>\n<p> Live Scan San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/notary-public-san-jose\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>Notary Public<\/h4>\n<p>California-commissioned notary on site for affidavits, powers of attorney, and other supporting documents.<\/p>\n<p> Notary Services San Jose \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<h4>Living Trust & Estate Planning<\/h4>\n<p>Through TrustPoint LDA #268. Revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, beneficiary designations \u2014 drafted by Quinnie’s legal practice.<\/p>\n<p> TrustPoint Legal Services \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/services\/\"><\/p>\n<h4>All Services<\/h4>\n<p>See the full menu of services available at our San Jose office \u2014 fingerprinting, notary, apostille, passport, tax, and legal document preparation.<\/p>\n<p> View All Services \u2192<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Apply for Your ITIN in San Jose?<\/h2>\n<p>Walk in to 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123 \u2014 or call to schedule. Keep your passport. Bundle with tax preparation and legal document help. Trilingual staff ready to assist.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"tel:4087663528\">(408) 766-3528<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top:0.3rem;\">Book ITIN Appointment<\/a><br \/>\n Walk-ins welcome \u00b7 Mon \u2013 Sat<br \/>\n<br \/>\n <a href=\"tel:4087663528\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Call Now<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bayarealivescanandmore.com\/es\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n Book Online<br \/>\n <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITIN San Jose | Keep Your Passport \u00b7 IRS Agent From $325 IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent \u00b7 San Jose ITIN Application San Jose Keep Your Passport \u00b7 From $325 \u00b7 Trilingual Apply for or renew your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) with an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA). 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