Federal Benefits Unit
Obtaining a Social Security Number
If you are applying for a social security number, please complete an Application for a Social Security Card and provide the following documents (PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANIED BY ONE COPY OF EACH):
FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12:
• U.S. Birth Certificate (if born outside of U.S., you must submit the
local birth certificate issued by the foreign authorities)
• Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
• Parents’ current form of identification
• U.S. passport (minimum validity of 6 months)
FOR APPLICANTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER:
• Birth Certificate (if born outside of the U.S., you must submit the
local birth certificate issued by the foreign authorities)
• U.S. passport (minimum validity of 6 months)
• Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
• Parents' Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Letter stating why applicant waited until 12 or older to apply for a
social security number for the first time.
• Documentation supporting your application e.g., all school transcripts
(Elementary, Middle School, High School, University, etc.), detailed
school letter stating each year spent in that school, diplomas,
employment records, driver's licenses, marriage certificate, etc.
• Mandatory in-person interview (age 12 and older)
• Statement of claimant or other person (age 18 and older)
NOTE: When filling out the Application for a Social Security Card please do not forget to include the COUNTRY in item #2 (Mailing Address). Also enter the four-digits for year in dates (e.g., 2007) and when filling in Zeros, please enter them as Ø, and not just 0.
You may submit the application at the American Citizen Services Unit, Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please allow at least 6 months to process your application.