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Substitute W-9 Form

Are you new (new to OASIS)?

All new PAC/MAC must submit an NC Substitute W-9 Form to IDS. The Substitute W-9 must be sent to IDS so we can update our records and then send the information to the Office of State Controller (“OSC”) for processing.

The Sub W-9 should be mailed to Indigent Defense Services, c/o Shannon Simmons, PO Box 2448, Raleigh, NC 27602.

Or fax securely to 919-890-1922.

The information you provide on the Sub W-9 must match IRS records:

  • Tax identification number (hereby “TIN”); or
  • Business or law firm name; or
  • Business address; or
  • Personal name (marriage, divorce)

Has your information changed?

***If any of the above information changes, you must complete an NC Supplier Change Form.

The NC Supplier Change Form should be mailed to Indigent Defense Services, c/o Shannon Simmons, PO Box 2448, Raleigh, NC 27602.

Or fax securely to 919-890-1922.

Have questions?

Email Shannon Simmons, IDS Accounts Payable Manager, at [email protected]

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Indigent Defense Services
123 West Main Street, Suite 400
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: (919) 354-7200
Fax: (919) 354-7201

Attorney Fee Application Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-2188

Setoff Debt Program Taxpayer Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-1655

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