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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 Updated - 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 When I came to this country, I purchased a Social Security card from someone on the street. I used it when I obtained employment. What happens to all
11 Must a parent applying for replacement SSN card for a child prove identity?
12 Why does a newborn need a Social Security number?
13 How can I obtain a Social Security number quickly for my child who needs one to receive emergency benefits or services?
14 Can U.S. born children, whose parents do not have Social Security numbers, get Social Security numbers?
15 Why are the SSNs of the parents required on a child's application for a number?
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