SocialSecuritycardshave federal jurisdiction but cannot verify identity.TheSocialSecuritynumber (SSN) andcardare issued by theSocialSecurityAdministration. Almost all parents voluntarilyapplyforaSocialSecuritynumber shortly after the birth of a child.
SocialSecurityNumbers for Children SSA.gov The easiest way to get aSocialSecuritynumber (SSN) for yournewbornis to apply when you provide information for your baby's birth certificate in the hospital. If you wait to apply for a number at aSocialSecurityoffice, there may be delays while we verify your child's birth certificate.
When you apply at the hospital, the same agency that issues birth certificates will pass the information along to the SSA. You can expect to get your baby'sSocialSecuritycardin one to six weeks, depending on how long your state takes to process the application.
Conclusion Obtaining aSocialSecuritycardforyournewbornmay seem daunting at first, but breaking it down into steps makes the process quite manageable. Whether you choose to apply at the hospital or follow through after discharge, ensure you have the necessarydocumentationat hand.
OriginalSocialSecurityCardToapplyforan originalcard, you must provide at least twodocumentsto prove age, identity, and U.S. citizenship or current lawful, work-authorized immigration status.
At the hospital you will berequiredto fill adocumentrequesting the newborn baby’s birth certificate. In the form, there will be an option forapplyingforaSocialSecuritynumber for the baby. If you write “yes”, you must provide both parents’SocialSecuritynumbers if you can.
