Understanding your CP562C notice

What this notice is about

We need more information to process your 1- year extension request of your child’s adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN).

What you need to do

• Send us a completed Form 15100, Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) Extension Request PDF, included with your notice within 60 days, and provide:
  • The reason you need an extension.
  • The reason you can’t get a Social Security number (SSN).
  • The status of your adoption.
  • Original signatures of adoptive parents, or;
  • The SSN for your child if you received it.  
• The quickest way to submit your reply is using the Document Upload Tool (DUT) If you prefer, you can fax your information to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service’s privacy and security policies.

Frequently asked questions

How long is an ATIN valid?

An ATIN is valid for 2 years. If you don’t have an SSN for your child, you can request a 1-year extension. For more information, see instructions for completing a Form W-7 A, Application for IRS Adoptions for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.