# Download a 1099 form in PDF format

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/products/avalara-1099-and-w9/integration-guides/1099-and-w-9/prv5198802869039/

Guide: 1099 & W-9

# Download a 1099 form in PDF format

Learn how to use the API endpoint to download a finalized 1099 form as a PDF document.

**Endpoint**: `GET /1099/forms/{id}/pdf`

**Use case**:

Use this endpoint to download a finalized 1099 form as a PDF document. This commonly helps you to:

-   Provide a digital copy to recipients
-   Archive forms in internal systems
-   Manually review forms before submission or reissue

This endpoint returns the raw binary PDF content, which the client application handles appropriately (for example, saves as a `.pdf` file or streams in a browser).

## Requirements and considerations

-   The form must already exist in the system and have a valid `id`.
-   This endpoint returns the current version of the form in IRS-compliant PDF format.
-   The PDF includes all populated data and reflects any corrections previously submitted.

## Sample request

```
GET /1099/forms/123456789/pdf
```

## Sample response (headers only)

```
HTTP/1.1 200 OK Content-Type: application/pdf Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="1099-NEC_123456789.pdf" Content-Length: 43125
```

The response body contains the binary PDF content. Most client applications are configured to either save the file to disk or render it directly in the browser using the appropriate content headers.

## Error handling

If the form doesn’t exist or the ID is invalid, the API will return a 404 error:

```
{
    "title": "NotFound",
    "errors": [
        {
            "type": "",
            "detail": "Resource not found"
        }
    ]
}
```