And what other things will I need?
You will need documents that proof your child 's identity. We may also accept the child's : State - issued non - driver 's identification card ; or Adoption decree ;
What if I applied for a Social Security number at the hospital already?
Social Security must verify a birth record for all U.S .- born applicants who apply for an original Social Security number .An exception is made for a parent who applies for a baby 's Social Security number at the hospital when the baby is born .