To get an original card for your child, you must show us documents proving your child's identity, age and U.S. citizenship. If your child is age 12 or older, he or she must appear in person.
To get a replacement card, you must show us documents proving your child's identity. You must also show us documents proving your child's age and U.S. citizenship, if they are not already in our records.
You must also prove your own identity.
All documents must be current (not expired).
| To prove | You must show |
Your child's identity |
A document showing your child's name, identifying information (date of birth, age or parent's names), and preferably a photograph, such as:
NOTE: While you can use a birth certificate to prove age or citizenship, you cannot use it as proof of identity. Social Security needs evidence that shows the child continues to exist beyond the date of birth. |
Your child's age |
One of the following documents for your child:
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Your child's U.S. citizenship |
One of the following documents for your child:
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| Your own identity | A document showing your name, identifying information and photograph, such as one of the following:
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You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies.
