But you still have to answer the questions correctly, and knowing that a two person LLC is a partnership will help him do that, I think.
He doesn't need to know it. The system is pretty darned simple.
Question #1: What type of legal structure is applying for an EIN. Offers LLC as an answer.
Question #2: How many members are there: 2
Question #3: Please Select the state where the business is located: FL.
(by the way, if you are in a community property state, it asks if the members are spouses).
Question #4: Why is the LLC requesting an EIN? Starting a new business is one of the questions.
Question #5: Name and id of the responsible party: (as appropriate)
Question #6: Address and date of formation of the LLC
Question #7: Several yes-no questions: ownership of a heavy vehicle, involved in gambling, Need a form 720, sell or make alcohol, tobacco or firearms, have or expect ot have employees.
Questing #8: Pick a type of business (leads to one or two more questions based on what you select).
Question #9: How do you want us to send your EIN to you (online or snail mail)?
You confirm all this information at the end and press SUBMIT and a PDF spits out with your EIN.