Before You Begin

Q: What do I need before filling out the form?

A: Before starting, please have the following information ready:

• Full legal name (must match government documents)
• Current address
• Email address & phone number
• Emergency contact details
• Your social security number (for W9)
• Your bank information (if submitting Direct Deposit now)
• Ability to access Google Drive (recommended for mobile phone users)
  

Q: Can I use browser autofill to complete the form?

A: No. Please do not use Chrome Autofill or any browser autofill feature because:

• It may fill incorrect formats (e.g., phone number, address spacing)
• It may insert previous data from another person
• It can cause the form to malfunction or reject your submission

Always type every detail manually.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Main Application Form

Q: How do I complete the Personal Information section?

A: You must fill out:

1. Full Legal Name
   
   • Must match exactly as it appears on your W9
   • Avoid nicknames, middle initials unless required
     
2. Email Address
   
   • Use a frequently checked inbox
   • Avoid typos, it affects account activation and further notices
     
3. Phone Number
   
   • Enter manually
   • Use correct format (no spaces, letters, or symbols unless required)
     
4. Home Address
   
   • Enter street, city, state, ZIP code
   • Again: autofill is disabled for accuracy
     
5. Emergency Contact
   
   • Provide a person reachable in case of emergency
   • Name + phone number are required

All mandatory fields must be filled in or you cannot proceed.

W9 Form – Full Instructions

Downloading the W9 Form Correctly

Q: How do I download the W9 form on mobile phone (iOs/Android)?

A: You must:

1. Click Download W-9 Tax Form (IRS Official)
2. Choose Save to Google Drive (not Files)
3. Wait for the file to finish downloading
4. Tap Open. iPhone will redirect you to Google Drive automatically

Q: How do I download the W9 form on Laptop/PC?

A: You must:

1. Tap Download W-9 Tax Form (IRS Official)
2. Laptop/PC will redirect you to a new tab with the file on
3. Fill all the required information
4. Choose the arrow to download to your device
5. Choose the place to save the document then click Save
6. Wait for the file to finish downloading

Q: Why must I save to Google Drive instead of Files?

A: Because:

• Google Drive allows editing
• Files app often saves the PDF as non-editable
• If saved incorrectly, you cannot type any information, making the file invalid

Filling in the W9 Form Properly

Q: How do I fill in the W9 inside Google Drive?

A: Follow these steps:

1. Open the saved PDF
2. Mobile phone will redirect you to Google Drive, now you can edit and add your information
3. Enter your:
   • Full legal name
   • Address
   • Social Security Number
   • Federal tax classification
     
4. Review carefully
5. Save the edited version

Important Rules:

• Do not handwrite on paper → take a photo → upload
• Do not upload JPG/PNG images
• Do not upload unfilled PDFs
• The system accepts PDF only

Q: What happens if I upload a photo instead of a PDF?

The system cannot read image formats.
Your application will remain incomplete until the correct PDF is uploaded.

Uploading the Completed W9 Form

Q: How do I upload the filled W9 correctly?

A: Follow these steps to upload:

1. Return to the application portal
2. Select Upload from Google Drive (if using phone) or Upload File (if using laptop/PC)
3. Choose the PDF you filled in
4. Confirm upload

Independent Contractor Agreement

Q: What exactly do I need to do in the Agreement?

A: You must complete:

1. Review the agreement
2. Scroll to the Electronic Signature section
3. Type your full legal name
4. Submit

Q: Do I need a digital signature image?

A: No. Simply typing your full name counts as your legal electronic signature.

Please note that by entering your name and today’s date below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the Independent Contractor Agreement terms.

Q: Will the system record my signature automatically?

A: Yes. Once submitted, the agreement is considered accepted and signed.

Invoice Template

Q: Why is the Invoice Template required?

A: The Invoice Template is an optional form and is not required for completing your application. It is included to help freelancers create an invoice when billing for their services after work is completed.

You can use it to:

• Follow a standard, accepted invoice format
• Ensure all necessary billing details are included
• Submit accurate and professional invoices for payment processing

Q: How do I complete the Invoice Template?

1. Download the template
2. Open it (preferably through Google Drive or a PDF editor)
3. Fill in all necessary information
4. Save the completed version
5. Send it to our Show Handlers

Q: Can I leave the invoice blank?

A: Yes. You are not required to fill out or upload the invoice template during the application process. The Invoice Template is provided only as a reference to help you create your invoices later, after you have completed work and need to bill for your services.

Required Documents Checklist

To complete your application, make sure all THREE items below are done:

Document	What You Must Do
W9 Form (PDF) – Required	Download → Save to Google Drive → Fill → Save → Upload PDF
Independent Contractor Agreement – Required	Type full name as electronic signature
Invoice Template – Optional	Download → Save to Google Drive → Complete → Save → Upload

If even one is missing, your progress will not be confirmed.

Direct Deposit Information

Q: Is Direct Deposit required to submit the application?

A: No. You may submit without it, but:

• Your payment will NOT be processed
• You will not receive earnings until Direct Deposit is completed
  

Q: What information do I need to fill out Direct Deposit?

A: Prepare:

• Bank name
• Routing number
• Account number
• Checking or savings account

Enter everything carefully. Incorrect numbers will cause payment delays.

Troubleshooting & Common Errors

Q: The W9 won’t let me type anything. What should I do?

A: You likely saved the file to Files, not Google Drive. Delete and re-download using the correct method.

Q: I can’t upload the W9 file.

A: This happens when:

• You uploaded a photo (or a file which is not in PDF format)
• The file is corrupted

Solution: Fill the W9 again through Google Drive and re-upload.

Q: I can’t submit the form after filling in the information

A: Double-check that:

• Your W9 is filled and properly update
• The correct version of each PDF was uploaded
• Your signature was typed in the Contractor Agreement

Q: I uploaded the wrong file. How do I fix it?

Just click “Choose File” and upload the correct version again.

Final Confirmation

Q: How do I know my application is fully complete?

A: You will see:

• A completion confirmation on the portal with the note “Application Submitted Successfully. You are FULLY ELIGIBLE for work assignment and payments!”
• There is no other Required Action in the application

If the portal remains “Required Action”, it means:

• A file was uploaded incorrectly
• A required field was skipped
• A step was not completed properly
  

Double-check the checklist above.