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1 What are the most popular names given to babies?
2 What do I need to do to get a Social Security number for my baby?
3 I applied for my baby's Social Security number in the hospital but have not received it. How long must I wait?
4 How do I get a replacement Social Security card for my child?
5 How do I obtain a Social Security number for a foreign-born adopted child?
6 How can I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?
7 How do noncitizens without permission to work get a Social Security number?
8 How do I obtain a new Social Security number for a U.S. born adopted child?
9 Who should sign my child's Social Security card?
10 Must a parent applying for replacement SSN card for a child prove identity?
11 Why does a newborn need a Social Security number?
12 Can U.S. born children, whose parents do not have Social Security numbers, get Social Security numbers?
13 How can I obtain a Social Security number quickly for my child who needs one to receive emergency benefits or services?
14 Why are the SSNs of the parents required on a child's application for a number?
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