is there a way to legally get a new social security number for myself as a way to start a new credit history?

Answer 1

Social Security will issue youa new card if you've been a victim of domestic violence only:

People in all walks of life can be victims of family violence or harassment, abuse or life-endangering situations. If you are a victim of family violence, Social Security may be able to help you.

Public awareness campaigns stress how important it is for victims to develop safety plans that include gathering personal papers and choosing a safe place to go. Sometimes the best way to evade an abuser and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. Following these changes, it also may be helpful to get a new Social Security number.

Although Social Security does not routinely assign new numbers, we will do so when evidence shows you are being harassed or abused or your life is endangered.

Applying for a new number is a big decision. It may impact your ability to interact with federal and state agencies, employers and others. This is because your financial, medical, employment and other records will be under your former Social Security number and name (if you change your name). If you expect to change your name, we recommend you do so before applying for a new number.

Answer 2

Hi there, I'm Garry,

All you need to do is go to your local, deaths, births and marriages office, change you full name, of course to something you've always liked and give it some time to build a good credit history, like phone contracts, anything to put on your new clear credit history to prove that you have a credit history..

Then test it out by applying for a credit card.
But don't apply for credit unless you have positive credit on your new credit history, like a phone contract, stuff like that that is easy to gain.
Then apply for a social security number with your new groovy name.

Simply wishing you the best of luck,

Garry

Answer 3

The best way to get a new credit history is to pay your bills. When you don't pay your bills, prices go up for everyone else because companies have to get their money somehow. By you running from your past, you're making the rest of us pay for your unwillingness to take care of yourself. If someone else caused your credit to go bad, do something about it. Take them to court, get your money and pay it off. Do whatever it takes to clean up your past. It will follow you, no matter how many names you end up calling yourself. Remember, you can't out-run you. I've been in your shoes. You CAN pay it off, no matter how big it is. By doing this, you're protecting your future, for when you'll want a house, car or even insurance. Everything is run on credit history now, so the faster you deal with this, the quicker you'll get 'er done. I'm still paying on a $10,000 credit card, that I let get out of hand. I cut it up and made arrangements to pay it off. Every six months that I'm staying current, my credit rating goes up. I now own a home, and was able to get a car loan too, because of what I did. So, for your future's sake, even if you gotta get another job, pay it off. Don't run from it. It WILL find you. Be good to yourself. <*)))><

Answer 4

You can not change your ss# for credit reasons if that were the case then i would have done it long long ago. I found that it is easy to work on your credit by making payments and such. Someday your credit will be better. (It took me and my husband 3 years of making 20$ payments to just about every one we owed)

Answer 5

NOOOO! Unless you go to the blackmarket but I don't think that you would wanna die today. Just get with one of these companies that would help people with bad credit. Stop charging pay off your bills and leave personal stuff alone. Only pay with cash.

Answer 6

check with your local social security board in the state you live in,have fun standing in line

Answer 7

call a law office

Answer 8

if that was the case, everyone would have perfect credit.

Answer 9

No. Once you have a SSN, it sticks with you until you die. And, in case you're wondering, it dies with you.

Answer 10

no, unless you go into the governments witness protection program.