Get Your ITIN —
Keep Your Passport.
Apply for your ITIN W-7 in person at our San Jose office. Quinnie verifies your passport on-site — your originals stay with you. We monitor your application until the IRS issues your number.
Why Choose Fingerscan Digital
Six Reasons San Jose Families Choose Us Over Mail-In CAAs
Most ITIN application San Jose services require mailing your passport, or charge surprise fees. We do neither. Here’s what makes our CAA service different.
Your Passport Stays With You
Most ITIN routes require mailing your passport to the IRS for 10–14 weeks. We verify your documents in person and you walk out with your originals — every time.
Monitored Until IRS Approval
We don’t submit and disappear. We track your W-7 status, handle any IRS notices, and resubmit if needed — until your number is issued. You won’t be on hold with the agency.
Multilingual In-Person Service
Quinnie speaks Spanish, English, and Vietnamese. Forms and questions are explained in your language — no language barrier between you and your taxpayer identification number.
Real San Jose Office, Not Mail-Only
Walk in at 434 Blossom Hill Rd. Meet Quinnie in person. Most CAAs are mail-in or out of state — we’re here, local, and accountable.
Honest Resubmission Policy
If we made the error, resubmission is free. If a documentation issue on your side caused the rejection, a flat $100 covers the work. No surprise charges.
Year-Round ITIN Service
Need an ITIN for a July mortgage or October spousal return? We process applications 12 months a year — not just tax season like seasonal preparers.
Who Needs an ITIN
Common Reasons People Apply for an ITIN in San Jose
A taxpayer identification number lets you file federal taxes when you don’t qualify for an SSN. Here’s who typically applies through our office.
Foreign Spouse on Tax Return
A US citizen or resident filing jointly with a non-resident spouse.
Dependent Child Without SSN
Foreign-born dependent claimed on your federal return.
Mortgage Applicant
Lenders accepting ITIN mortgages require a valid IRS-issued ITIN.
Foreign Student or Researcher
F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa holders receiving US-source income or treaty benefits.
1099 Contractor / Visa Holder
Foreign-status workers receiving 1099 income who need to file taxes.
Foreign Real Estate Investor
Non-resident owners of US property need an ITIN for FIRPTA compliance.
How It Works
Your ITIN Application in 4 Simple Steps
From your first visit to your IRS-issued number — here’s exactly what happens.
Book Your Appointment
Schedule online or call. Bring your passport, ID, and supporting docs. 30–45 minutes.
In-Person Verification
Quinnie reviews documents on-site, certifies copies, and prepares your W-7 in your language. You leave with originals.
CAA-Certified Submission
We submit your W-7 with CAA certification — usually with your tax return. IRS processing: 6–11 weeks.
Monitored Until Approved
We track your application, respond to letters, and notify you when your number is issued.
Transparent Pricing
Posted Prices for New ITIN & ITIN Renewal
Other CAAs make you call for pricing. We post ours. All packages include verification, W-7 prep, IRS submission, and monitoring.
First-time W-7 applicant. Passport verification, form prep, and IRS submission included.
Renew an expired ITIN. Faster turnaround — existing IRS record speeds verification.
If the IRS rejects an existing application. Waived if rejection was our error.
- In-person passport & ID verification
- W-7 form preparation in your language
- CAA-certified IRS submission
- Application monitored until approval
- Multilingual service (ES · EN · VI)
- Original documents stay with you
What to Bring
Documents Needed for Your ITIN Appointment
Bringing the right documents avoids delays. If unsure, call us — we’ll confirm what’s needed for your situation.
Required
Bring these to every appointment.
- Original valid passport
- Federal tax return for the year filing
- For dependents: birth certificate & school records
- For spouse: marriage certificate
- Completed W-7, OR we’ll fill it with you
If No Passport
You’ll need two of these instead:
- National ID card (photo, name, DOB, expiration)
- US or foreign driver’s license
- US state identification card
- Foreign voter registration card
- US or foreign military ID card
- Civil birth certificate (dependents)
Compare Your Options
How Fingerscan Digital Compares to Other ITIN Routes
Side-by-side honest comparison — passport safety, monitoring, and total cost.
| Feature | Mail Originals to IRS (DIY) | Mail-Only CAA | Tax Prep Office CAA | Fingerscan Digital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport stays with you | No — mailed 10-14wk | No — mailed in | Yes | YES — in person |
| In-person verification | No | No | Limited | YES — full |
| Monitored until approval | No — you call IRS | Limited | Sometimes, extra fee | YES — included |
| Multilingual service | No | Email only | Sometimes | ES · EN · VI |
| Year-round availability | Limited | Yes | Tax season only | YES — year-round |
| Resubmission policy | DIY — restart | Extra full fee | Extra fee | $100 OR FREE if our error |
| San Jose walk-in | N/A | No | Maybe | YES |
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Meet Your CAA
Quinnie Do — IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent
Quinnie Do
I founded Fingerscan Digital in 2019 to give Bay Area families a trusted local place for fingerprinting, apostille, and IRS document services — without mailing passports or chasing the IRS for updates.
As an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent, I verify your foreign documents in person, prepare your W-7, and submit it to the IRS with my certification. Your passport and original documents stay with you.
I personally handle every ITIN application. We speak Spanish, English, and Vietnamese. I monitor your file until the IRS issues your number — so you don’t have to.
Frequently Asked Questions
ITIN Questions Answered Honestly
How long does the ITIN application process take?
Do I really get to keep my original passport?
Do I need a tax return to apply for an ITIN?
What if the IRS rejects my application?
I’m renewing an old ITIN. Is the process different?
How is your fee different from a CPA or H&R Block?
Apply for Your ITIN Without Mailing Your Passport
Walk in, meet Quinnie, leave with your originals. We handle the IRS submission and monitor it until your application is approved. Spanish, English, Vietnamese — 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose.