CP566 is NOT a rejection — it is an objection. The IRS received your ITIN application but could not process it because your passport did not meet their certification criteria. You have approximately 60 days to respond with correct documents. Act now through an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent and your ITIN application is still alive.
Real IRS CP566 · All personal info redacted
✅ Good News: CP566 is fixable. Your application is on hold — not cancelled. If you respond correctly before the deadline, you will still get your ITIN without starting over.
What Does CP566 Actually Say?
Below is the key text from a real CP566 notice received by a Pakistani ITIN applicant in 2026 (personal information redacted):
Why Was Your Passport Rejected?
This is the single most common mistake Pakistani ITIN applicants make. Many people — or their agents — send a notarized passport copy, thinking it is acceptable. It is not.
"If you're submitting a copy, it must be certified by the issuing agency or official custodian of the original record. The IRS no longer accepts notarized copies." — IRS Notice CP566
| How You Sent Your Passport | IRS Accepts? |
|---|---|
| Original passport (mailed to IRS) | ✅ Accepted |
| Copy certified by an IRS CAA | ✅ Accepted |
| Notarized copy from a local notary | ❌ CP566 — Rejected |
| Simple photocopy | ❌ CP566 — Rejected |
| Copy certified by a local lawyer (non-CAA) | ❌ CP566 — Rejected |
| Copy certified by a fake/unlisted agent | ❌ CP566 — Rejected |
How to Respond to CP566 — Step by Step
Find Your Deadline
Look at your CP566 notice. There is a specific date by which you must respond — usually 60 days from the notice date. Missing this deadline turns your objection into a full CP567 denial.
Contact ITIN Plus Immediately
WhatsApp or call +1 (305) 216-6992 with your CP566 notice. We will confirm what needs to be corrected and start the process right away.
We Certify Your Passport (IRS CAA Certification)
We review your original passport via secure video call and certify the copy using our official IRS Acceptance Agent authorization. Your passport stays in Pakistan — no mailing required.
We Complete and Submit the Response Form
Your CP566 notice includes a Response Form (Page 3). We complete it, attach the certified documentation, and mail everything to the IRS before your deadline.
IRS Processes and Issues Your ITIN
Once the IRS receives and accepts the corrected submission, they process your ITIN normally. Timeline: 6–10 weeks from response submission.
Important: If you miss the CP566 deadline, the IRS issues CP567 — a full denial. You then have to start completely over with a new Form W-7 application. Do not wait.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to respond to CP566?
Approximately 60 days from the notice date. The exact deadline is printed in the body of your notice letter. In recent cases, deadlines have been around September–October 2026 for notices issued in May–June 2026.
Can I respond to CP566 myself without an agent?
Yes — but you would need to mail your original passport to the IRS in Austin, Texas. They return it after processing (4–6 weeks), but the risk of it being lost in international mail is real. Using an IRS CAA means your passport never leaves Pakistan.
My agent submitted my ITIN and I got CP566. Is the agent liable?
If your agent was not a real IRS CAA, or submitted improper documentation, that is their mistake. You should switch to a verified IRS CAA for the response. Always check your agent on IRS.gov before paying anyone.
Does responding to CP566 cost extra on top of my original payment?
If you applied through ITIN Plus originally and received CP566, we handle the response at no extra charge. If you applied elsewhere and are now coming to us, our fee is $99 for the CP566 response and full ITIN processing.