Visit the official Social Security Administration website or your local Social Security office
Complete Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card
Provide proof of identity
Provide proof of age
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status, if applicable
Submit original documents or certified copies
Apply in person or by mail, depending on your situation
Wait for your Social Security number card to be processed and mailed to you
If you are applying for a child, provide the child’s birth certificate and proof of the parent’s identity
If you are not a U.S. citizen, provide immigration documents required by the SSA