Follow the steps to complete the form effectively

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the application and open it in the editor.
2. Read the instructions on pages 1 to 3 carefully, as they outline how to fill out the application and the required documentation.
3. Fill out and sign the application using blue or black ink. Avoid using pencil or other colors of ink, and ensure you write clearly in block letters.
4. Provide the address where you wish to receive the Social Security card, which should arrive within 10 to 14 days from the date of submission.
5. If you select 'Legal resident without work permit', include documentation from the government agency requiring a Social Security number to explain your need and confirm your eligibility for benefits or services, consistent with federal law.
6. If you check 'Other', supply proof of eligibility for a federal benefit that requires a Social Security number as a condition for receiving payments.
7. Providing information about your race or ethnic origin is voluntary but appreciated, as it helps in preparing statistical reports to analyze the effects of Social Security programs.
8. Indicate your date of birth in the format of month, day, and year, using four digits for the year (e.g., '1998').
9. If applying for an original card for a child under 18, provide the mother’s Social Security number if known, or leave the field blank if not applicable.
10. Similarly, provide the father’s Social Security number for a child under 18 if known, leaving the field blank if not applicable.
11. If the date of birth you provide in item 6 is different from that used in any previous application for a Social Security card, indicate the date used in that prior application and provide proof of age to confirm the date indicated in item 6.
12. Once you have completed the form, make sure to save your changes, then download, print, or share the filled form as necessary.

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