How to Get a Social Security Number
The Steps to Get a Social Security Card:
Download or get an application from the Social Security Administration; their website is http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber- Fill out the application
- Take your application and proofs of identity to your local Social Security Office. If the Social Security Office accepts your proof of identification, they will issue you a card. It takes approximately two weeks to get the social security card in the mail. Before you can get a job, driver’s license or open a bank account, you will need a social security number.
The following records can be used to prove your identity:
- Birth Certificate
- State I.D. or Driver’s License
- U.S. Passport
- A letter from a family member, friend or employer, stating:
- Why you need a social security number
- Your full name, age and mailing address
- Names of your parents and their address
Note: If you click on the button above, you can see what a sample letter should look like.
- Utility bill, or any other type of letter that proves your address location
- Medical, dental, or chiropractor record
- School record
Note: Some states will allow an individual, who has never had a social security number, to get a State I.D. Card. You will need to contact the local License Agency to see what documents you need to bring with you in order to get your State I.D. For example, in the state of Ohio, you can take your birth certificate and a medical record with proof of residency to get a State I.D.
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How to Get a Social Security Number
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