As of 10/1/99



We must report any payments made to nonresident aliens in order to comply with IRS regulations.  Payments to individuals must be certified to ensure adherence to the UCCSN Policies and Procedures for Payments Made to Nonresident Aliens.


Ensure that the following documents are certified for nonresident alien policy compliance:

New Vendors:

  • The latest version of the IRS W-9 contains a certification for nonresident aliens.
  • The Purchasing Vendor Application (obtained from Purchasing) is a substitute W-9, that contains a similar certification.
  • Any contract between UNLV and any individual must distinguish between nonresident aliens, and all others.

Payment Vouchers made out to individuals:

  • As of October 1, 1999, the department representative preparing a Payment Voucher must execute the Payment Voucher Certification statement or the Payment Voucher will be returned without action.  This will delay in the processing of this form. 
  • The newest PV document (2PVC...) contains this certification that must be processed each time a payment is made to an individual.
  • If an older PV is used, please fill out and attach the following statement:

    DOCUMENT #: _________________________

    I, the undersigned, certify that I have asked the payee/beneficiary for the following information and that it is true and correct:

    The payee/beneficiary of this payment is a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (Green Card holder).

    Circle either:        YES           NO

    Printed Name:________________________________

    Signature:___________________________________

  • If the payee(s) or beneficiary(ies) of the PV is/are Nonresident Alien(s), please refer to the instructions in the UCCSN Policies and Procedures for Payments Made to Nonresident Aliens manual before processing this document. 
  • You may download a copy of this certification in either a:


Things to remember:
  • This policy does not apply to companies, or corporations
  • You must obtain the UCCSN Policies and Procedures for Payments Made to Nonresident Aliens manual for more specific instructions.
  • Failure to follow this policy could result in nonpayment.  Please ensure that you are familiar with these procedures before continuing. 
  • For any questions, or to obtain a copy of the noted manual, please contact Debbie Jones in the Controller's Office at 895-3517

- See Also -
IRS FORM W-9


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