In person: Print out an application online at or you can obtain one at a local social security office. Proof of identity = U.S. driver’s license; State-issued non-driver identification card; or U.S. passport.
How do I prove my identity?
Go to a Social Security office. Or complete Form SS-5 “Application for a Social Security Card.” Social Security will want proof of your identity. If you were born outside of the United States, you must show proof of your U.S. citizenship or current lawful immigration status.
What can be used as proof of Social Security number?
The most common documentation for proof of SSN includes: Social Security card. 1040 Tax Return (federal or state versions acceptable) W2 and/or 1099s (includes 1099 MISC, 1099G, 1099R, 1099SSA, 1099DIV, 1099S, 1099INT)
Can I get proof of my Social Security number online?
The public can get an instant verification letter online with a personal my Social Security account, or they may continue to call us toll-free to request a letter by mail. Our local offices will continue to assist members of the community.
Who can legally ask for social security number?
Who has the right to request your SSN? Federal law mandates that state Departments of Motor Vehicles, tax authorities, welfare offices, and other governmental agencies request your SS number as proof that you are who you claim to be.
How can I prove my citizenship without a birth certificate?
Early public records like a baptism certificate, U.S. Census records, U.S. school records, a hospital birth certificate, a family bible record, doctor or medical records, or Form DS-10 Birth Affidavit are accepted.
How can I prove my Social Security card without a card?
You’ll need to show us a U.S. driver’s license, a state issued non-driver identification card, or a U.S. passport to prove your identity. Sometimes you may also need to prove your current U.S. citizenship or lawful noncitizen status with a birth certificate or passport.
Can I get a digital copy of my Social Security card?
After signing in to your personal my Social Security account at select the “Replace Documents” link on the upper right-hand side of the screen, and then select “Request a Replacement Card.”
Is it legal to use SSN for identification?
California law limits the public display of Social Security numbers. A California law bars organizations from publicly displaying SSNs 2. The law prohibits: Printing SSNs on ID cards or badges.
