Understanding Your CP562C Notice

What this notice is about

We have important information about your child’s Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN). We need more information to process your 1- year extension request of your child’s ATIN.

What you need to do

• Complete 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.  
• Detach notice stub, mail it with Form 15100 in the envelope provided. 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.

You may want to

• Call us at the number listed in your notice.
• See additional information on Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to do?

Send us the missing information so we can process your 1-year extension.

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.