It is true that an ordinary dividend may get capital gain treatment under certain circumstances, so you may need to enter the dividend as such. Unfortunately, it is the IRS that requires you to enter the ID number, presumably so they can match it to the copy they receive.
You are correct, then, you will need to mail in your return.
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