SSN QUESTIONS

[bucknutt76 0]

Hey everyone,

Received my wife's green card in the mail today. So that was quite fast. My question is for a SSN now. Fist how do you apply for it? Do you fill out forms and send them in or do you go to the Social Security office and do it all there. If so do they require you go with an appointment? What all should you bring if you have to go to the office. And lastly, how long does it take to get the number? Thank you very much for looking, any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

C.

[Mike X Man 37]

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

[bucknutt76 0]

Okay great thank you, It doesn't explain though do they require you to have an appointment to go in there or not? This would be the San Diego office probably.

[jayne d 12]

Hi, i got mine a couple of days ago. Went to the social security website - MikeX posted it above. Filled in the form and printed it out, signed it. Found my local social security office and went there first thing in the morning with my preprinted and signed form and the documents required. When I arrived, there was a touch screen, I selected the option I wanted - apply for a new social security number. It printed out a number and I waited in the waiting room until my number came up. Went to the window, gave in my form and the documents required, answered a few questions. Confirmed everything I had written and said were true and was given a letter stating I would receive my social security card in two weeks and what I should do if I didn't receive it.

No appointment was needed. Very easy. Got my social security card 5 days later. Read the instructions for the documents you need to take with you.

Edited March 4, 2012 by jayne d

[bucknutt76 0]

Awesome, thats outstanding news, thank you very much for the reply that will help out a lot.