How to Get or Renew an ITIN in Texas Without Mailing Your Original Passport

For foreign nationals, resident and non-resident aliens, and families without Social Security Numbers, having an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is essential for filing federal tax returns, opening commercial bank accounts, and establishing credit in the United States. However, the standard IRS application process requires mailing your original foreign passport to an IRS processing center in Austin, Texas—a process that often takes 9 to 14 weeks and carries significant risk of lost identification.

What is an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA)?

An IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) is a formally vetted and authorized tax professional trained to review, authenticate, and certify foreign identification documents on behalf of the IRS. When you work with our ITIN Certified Acceptance Agent service in Odessa, you bring your original passport and supporting records to our office. We verify your credentials in person, and you take your original documents home the exact same day.

Who Needs an ITIN in Texas?

• Non-resident aliens required to file a US federal tax return.
• Resident aliens who are not eligible for a Social Security Number.
• Spouses and dependents of US citizens, lawful permanent residents, or resident alien visa holders.
• Foreign investors purchasing residential or commercial real estate in Midland or Odessa.
• Entrepreneurs launching an LLC or business bank account without an SSN.

Step-by-Step ITIN Application Process via CAA

1. Schedule an In-Person Consultation: Book an appointment with Rigoberto Manriquez at our Odessa office.
2. Bring Official Identification: Bring your unexpired foreign passport (or a combination of a national ID card and official birth certificate).
3. Document Verification: We examine security features, watermarks, and validity.
4. Form W-7 Preparation: We complete Form W-7 and generate the official Certificate of Accuracy (COA).
5. Simultaneous Tax Return Submission: In most cases, Form W-7 must be submitted alongside a valid federal tax return (Form 1040), which our team prepares seamlessly.

How to Check if Your ITIN Has Expired

The IRS deactivates ITINs that have not been included on a federal tax return at least once in the last three consecutive tax years. In addition, ITINs with specific middle digits expire periodically based on IRS rolling schedules. If you receive IRS Notice CP565 or Notice CP48, you must renew your ITIN before filing your next return to prevent delayed refunds and forfeiture of the Child Tax Credit (CTC).