Follow the steps to complete the SSA SS-5-FS online

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the SSA SS-5-FS form and open it for completion.
2. Enter your full name as it appears on your birth certificate or other legal documents in the designated fields.
3. Provide your mailing address where you can receive your Social Security card. Ensure all details are complete and accurate.
4. Indicate your citizenship status by selecting the appropriate option: U.S. citizen, legal alien allowed to work, legal alien not allowed to work, or other. If applicable, include the necessary documentation.
5. Fill in your date of birth using the format of month, day, and year. Ensure you are precise, as this information is crucial.
6. If applying for a person under age 18, you must provide the mother's and father's names along with their Social Security numbers if available.
7. Answer questions regarding previous applications for a Social Security number. This includes providing information about the previously assigned number if applicable.
8. Review all responses for accuracy and ensure you have met the documentation requirements outlined by SSA.
9. Sign the application if you are 18 or older. If under 18, a parent or legal guardian may sign. Ensure the signature is clear and without additional marks.
10. Submit your completed application along with the required evidence documents via mail or in person at designated SSA offices. You can also safeguard your original documents by seeking a certified copy from a relevant authority.
11. When completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start completing your SSA SS-5-FS form online today for a smooth application process.