I should be able to help. We will need to gather some information.
Are you claiming your child for tax purposes while waiting for the adoption to finalize?
Yes.
If so, you will need to get form W-7A from the IRS and complete the Taxpayer ID number for US adoptions application.
My child has already lived in the US.
Okay. We may need information from your child's school, or we may need tax records to prove your child never received a social security number.
How do I get a form W-7A?
You can contact the IRS.
What documents do you need to prove my child's identity?
We can accept documents that show your child's name, date of birth, age, etc. It would be great if this is a photo ID.
What can we use as proof of ID?