First of all, we need to establish the citizenship of the child
Do you have original documents for the child in question?
Yes, I have original documentation for the child
If you don't have your child's foreign birth certificate or cannot get it within 10 days, we can use your child's passport or either a document issued by the Department of Homeland Security as evidence of your child's age
Will you need to see identification for me, and if so, what form of identification is accepted?
Yes, you will need to provide identification. Any document that you present to us must be current and not expired, must show your name and have identifying information included, for example, your date of birth or your age. It would be preferable if the identification had a recent photograph also
What information is required if my child is applying for an original Social Security number?
You will need to provide us with information regarding the schools that your child has attended. We may also ask you to provide copies of tax records which will show that your child never had a Social Security number assigned to them
What type of document is acceptable as my child's identification if I haven't got their passport?
In this instance, we can accept a state-issued non-driver's identification card or the adoption decree
Is there anything I should know if my child lived outside the United States for an extended period, will this cause any problems?