U.S. Social Security Card-First Time Applicants
Required documents for applicants who have never been issued a social security number
Applicants born in the U.S. or Iran
Applicants under age 12
- Original valid U.S. passport of the applicant.
- Original valid U.S. passport of the signing parent
- Original U.S. Birth Certificate or CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) or Naturalization Certificate of the applicant.
- Form SS-5 “Application for a Social Security Card”
- Form ‘'Sworn Affidavit’' (only available at our office).
- Form 1706-f3 for U.S. born applicants only. (Available at our office).
Applicants aged 12 and above
- Original valid U.S. passport of the applicant
- Original valid U.S. passport of the signing parent
- Original U.S. Birth Certificate or CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) or Naturalization Certificate of the applicant.
- Form SS-5 “Application for a Social Security Card”
- Proofs of prolonged residency outside the U.S. (Original school transcripts of the applicant, starting from elementary school to present, officially translated in English, medical records, work documents etc.).
Please note
- The personal presence of the applicant (s) is mandatory, minors have to be accompanied by at least one parent
- Applicants can submit the mentioned documents, by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by phone or physical presence
- Only complete applications can be accepted and further processed without any exceptions. Incomplete files will be refused and are subject to new appointment.
- Requested forms should be duly signed and dated during your visit at this office.
- Additional forms or documents may be required depending on your case.
For more information please visit the website of the Social Security Administration.