How long will it take for an American Citizen to get their social security number when they are now an adult.?

Question

The person involved has lived in the UK for 19 out of 23 years.

The person in question has lived in the UK for 19 out of 23 years and their social security number was never applied for when a baby and they need to be able to work in the US as soon as possible. What can be done?

Answer 1

Pretty quick. Will they be in the US? or will they be requesting this overseas. If you are in the US you can go to a local social security office in the state/city & fill out the paperwork there. They usually ask for a photo id/passport to show proof. This usually takes 2 weeks to receive.

If you are overseas you may have to go the the US Embassy to get a notary/medallion signature gurantee on the documernt & mail it to the US.

Answer 2

Birth certificate showing at least one parent as US citizen, passport or drivers license. Go to nearest social security office and jump through the necessary hoops.

Answer 3

American citizen if born in the US may appy for a social security with a birth certificate after birth - it takes usually 2-3 weeks.

Here are more info:

Follow this link to apply for your new born baby's Social Security number at the same time you apply for his/her first passport and birth documentation.

Pointer U.S. military members (and their dependents) and others associated with the Department of Defense may apply for Social Security numbers/cards by contacting their base legal office.

Pointer U.S. citizens (non-military) interested in obtaining Social Security cards should come to the Embassy or closest Consulate with evidence of identity and separate evidence of age. Both a U.S. passport and an original or certified copy of your birth certificate are normally required; originals only, photocopies will not be accepted. (Our office can assist you with obtaining certified copies of original documents.) The original documents will be returned to you after examination.

Pointer Parents may apply on behalf of children under the age of 12 but must present their own passport in addition to the child's U.S. passport and birth certificate (if born in the U.S.) or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (if born outside the USA) - Originals only, photocopies will not be accepted. (Our office can assist you with obtaining certified copies of original documents.)

Pointer If your child was born in the U.S. and moved overseas when he/she was an infant, you will also need to supply documentary evidence demonstrating that he/she has been living overseas since infancy. Typical evidence includes school records, old passports, etc.

Pointer Non-U.S. citizens and those who do not reside in the U.S. may be eligible for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for U.S. tax purposes. This category applies to Japanese citizen spouses resident in Japan without Legal Permanent Residence in the United States. Follow this link for more information on ITINs.

Pointer If you and/or your Japanese spouse are immigrating to the U.S., you will receive a Social Security number once in the U.S. as a Legal Permanent Resident. You cannot apply from within Japan and must apply in the U.S.

Pointer Persons headed to the U.S. on student or work visas cannot apply for a Social Security number overseas. Please apply in the United States.

Answer 4

Bring their birth certificate and whatever other identification they have to their nearest SS office. They should recieve their number by mail within 2 -3 weeks.

Answer 5

go to your local social security office with 2 forms of current I.D...one being your birth certifacate...then apply...you should have it in the mail in about 4-6 weeks tops.