We would need proof of citizenship if you are a U.S. citizen. We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship . These include a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport .
Do you have a U.S. birth certificate?
Yes, I do
If one exists , you must submit it .
And do I need a picture ID to show who I am?
Yes, we need a U.S. driver's license, State issued ID card or a U.S. passport. If you do not have one of these specific documents or you can not get a replacement for one of them within 10 days , we will ask to see other documents. Any documents submitted , must be current not expired and show your name , identifying information date of birth or age and preferably a recent photograph.  We accept such documents as Employee identification cards and some similar documents
Can I ask what would happen if I don't have a birth certificate?
If a birth certificate does not exist , we may be able to accept your : Religious record made before the age of 5 showing your date of birth ; U.S. hospital record of your birth ; or a U.S. passport .
Okay, and I don't really need a license or state ID card since I can bring in other documents right?
If you do not have one of those documents we will ask to see other documents. Any documents submitted must be current not expired and show your name , identifying information date of birth or age and preferably a recent photograph. You can provide an Employee identification card ; a School identification card ; a Health insurance card not a Medicare card ; or a U.S. military identification card .
So I need some sort of ID picture card for sure?
Yes, as proof of identity Social Security must see your : U.S. driver 's license ; State - issued non - driver identification card ; or a U.S. passport.
and I need all this even if I am a U.S. born adult?