Do I have to give my child's father their social security number?
Asked by: Joshua Johnson | Last update: March 18, 2025Score: 4.4/5 (7 votes)
At the hospital: When you complete the application for your baby's birth certificate, you will be asked whether you want to apply for an SSN for your baby. If you say “yes,” you will be asked to provide both parents' SSNs.
Can I refuse to give my child a social security number?
Well, there's no law against it as far as I know. But children aren't mature enough to understand the concept of identity theft, so indiscreetly telling people their Social Security numbers can wreak financial havoc in their lives.
Why would a parent need a child's social security number?
Arguments for are legion. You need one to claim the child as a dependent both for taxes and for health care. The child will eventually need one for school, to conduct any type of financial transaction eg, something like opening a savings account, and eventually to get a job.
Why would my dad need my social security number?
The only reason your parents are allowed to use YOUR social security number is to benefit you directly. For example, if you are in need of social services, insurance etc. They are NOT allowed to use it, for example, to get a phone line, or to put an apartment or utilities in your name when you are a minor.
Do both parents need to be present for child Social Security card?
No, not necessarily. You can apply for your child' s SS card at birth when you provide info for the birth certificate. In the case of single mothers, the father may not be “available”. You can also do it later online.
The other parent will not release the child’s SSN, what do I do?
Do I have to give my child's father her Social Security number?
At the hospital: When you complete the application for your baby's birth certificate, you will be asked whether you want to apply for an SSN for your baby. If you say “yes,” you will be asked to provide both parents' SSNs.
Who signs a child's Social Security card?
If you are under age 18, you may either sign yourself, or a parent or legal guardian may sign for you. If you are over age 18 and cannot sign on your own behalf, a legal guardian, parent, or close relative may generally sign for you.
Who actually needs my Social Security number?
Education institutions for records and financial assistance. State licensing agencies i.e. professional, occupational, and recreational agencies. Any business that is required to report to the IRS such as banks, investment advisors, real estate purchases, and transactions above $10,000.
Who gets my father's Social Security?
A surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, unmarried child, or dependent parent may be eligible for monthly survivor benefits based on the deceased worker's earnings. In addition, a one-time lump sum death payment of $255 can be made to a qualifying spouse or child if they meet certain requirements.
How do I find my son's Social Security number?
- Look at your child's Social Security card. Just like with your card, your child's card will have their name and Social Security number printed on the front. ...
- Call their school or doctor's office. ...
- Request a new Social Security card for your child.
What happens if someone uses my child's Social Security number?
If you find an account has been opened using your child's Social Security number, file a dispute with each of the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) as soon as possible. Consider freezing your child's credit.
What benefits does a child get if a parent dies?
Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent's full retirement or disability benefits. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can get up to 75% of the deceased parent's basic Social Security benefit.
What do I do if my parents don t have a Social Security number for the FAFSA?
If a contributor doesn't have an SSN, check the box under the SSN field to indicate that and leave the field blank. Then, be sure to enter their mailing address exactly as they entered it when they created their StudentAid.gov account. If a contributor does have an SSN, you must enter it the SSN field.
What happens if I refuse to give my Social Security number?
Anyone can refuse to disclose his or her number, but the requester can refuse its services if you do not give it.
Can a parent withhold a Social Security number?
No, your child's father cannot, unless you are under some kind of conservatorship(basically legal guardianship of someone who would otherwise be a legal, independent adult.
How can I stop someone from using my child's Social Security number?
Consider a free security freeze
If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child under 16, you can place a security freeze on their credit reports. You'll need to provide proof of your identity and theirs and proof that you are their parent or legal guardian.
What happens if my child's father dies?
In general, if one of a child's biological parents passes away before that child turns 18, that child's other biological parent will be granted custody until the child's 18th—or in some cases, 21st—birthday. It is important to emphasize that this is a general guideline rather than a hard-and-fast rule.
When someone dies, what happens to their Social Security benefits?
If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits, a relative must return the benefit received for the month of death or any later months. For example, if the person dies in July, it must return the benefit paid in August. If benefits were paid by direct deposit, contact the bank or other financial institution.
Who are the never beneficiaries of Social Security?
Ninety-five percent of never-beneficiaries are individuals whose earnings histories are insufficient to qualify for benefits. Late-arriving immigrants and infrequent workers comprise the vast majority of these insufficient earners.
Is it illegal to not have a Social Security number?
Although many companies, such as banks and credit companies, may ask for your SSN, you generally aren't required to provide one if you don't have one.
What happens if someone asks for your Social Security number?
Scammers use your Social Security number (SSN) to get other personal information about you. They can use your SSN and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, when they use the credit cards and don't pay the bills, it damages your credit.
Who must have a Social Security number?
You need an SSN to get a job, collect Social Security benefits, and receive certain government services. Your employer will ask for your SSN to report your wages. Although many other businesses, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number, you aren't required to provide it.
How do I get my child's Social Security number?
Request one when you give the information for your child's birth certificate. If you do not want to request one in the hospital, begin an application for your child's Social Security number online. Your child will need their own Social Security number so you can: Claim them as a dependent on your income tax return.
How do I know if someone is using my child's Social Security number?
Contact the three credit bureaus.
The credit reporting agencies do not knowingly maintain credit files on minor children. You can find out if your child may be a victim of identity theft by contacting the three major credit bureaus.
Does a child need SSN for passport?
❖ All passport applicants under 16 must apply in person using Form DS-11. ❖ Passports for children under 16 are only valid for 5 years. so by the acceptance agent. You must provide your child's Social Security number.