Social Security Q & A- I have never had a Social Security

I have never had a Social Security number. How do I obtain one?

Anyone age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number card must appear for an interview at a Social Security office.

To apply for a Social Security number:

Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and
Show documents proving your:

U.S. citizenship (or immigration status and work eligibility);
Age; and
Identity.

All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. Social Security cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.