Can your parents withhold your Social Security card?

edit: they do not have the legal right in the U.S. to withhold your social security card, passport, or state id. Call the police if they do. The birth certificate they have a right to possess, but that’s the easiest item to get another official copy of.

Can my parents withhold my passport?

A state court has the authority to order a parent, possessing a child’s passport, to surrender the passport to the court or the court’s designee. In such cases, the action to withhold the passport should be reported to the Office of Children’s Issues to prevent unauthorized attempts to replace it.

What do I do if my parents wont give me my Social Security card?

Go to your local office with a valid photo identification (ie. drivers license or US passport) and they can tell you where to get a new card.

Is it illegal for your parents to not give you your social security number?

Do I need my parents to get my Social Security card?

If you are applying for an original Social Security card for a child under age 18, you MUST show the parents’ Social Security numbers unless the parent was never assigned a Social Security number.

Can my ex withhold my child’s passport?

If you are not in touch with your child’s other parent/guardian, or if you refuse to give consent your ex-partner can apply to the District Court for a court order, which will allow the Passport Office to issue the passport without that consent.

Can a child use a credit card?

Children under age 18 cannot enter into a credit card contract. The only way they can legally have a credit card is to be an authorized user on someone else’s card. If you want your child to have a separate card, you’ll have to open one in your own name and add him or her as an authorized user.

Do my parents have my SSN?

Neither. The U.S. government owns the number. It is ASSIGNED to YOU and only YOU. Your parents can keep a record of it for you and even use it on their taxes if they claim you as a tax exemption.

Does Social Security stop when you turn 18?

Benefits stop when your child reaches age 18 unless your child is a student or disabled. Three months before your child’s 18th birthday, we’ll send a notice to you letting you know that benefits will end when your child turns 18.

What happens to my Social Security benefits when my child turns 18?

Answer: When your daughter turns 18, she will stop receiving money from Social Security. Your benefit will not go up, but your wife, son and stepdaughter’s benefits could go up, because at that point there would be $888 to split between three people.

What if my parents Don’t give Me my Social Security card?

If your parents refuse to give you the SS card and birth certificate, you can get a new SS card from Social Security and a certified copy of the birth certificate from Vital Statistics. You don’t need the ones they have.

Do I need the documents my parents have for me?

You don’t need the ones they have. The documents may contain your information but they likely do not belong to you. Your parents went through the troubles of obtaining those documents. The documents belong to the parents. What you can do is obtain a new Social Security card and birth certificate.

How can I get a copy of my birth certificate without ID?

Find the vital records office in the state where you were born. Check to see if you can get a certified copy of your birth certificate with no identification. If you can, follow the ordering instructions. Some states accept alternate ways to verify your ID.

Can a child born in a foreign country get a birth certificate?

A child born in a foreign country and adopted by a U.S. citizen will not receive a U.S. birth certificate. The country in which you were born will have issued it. To get a copy, contact the nearest foreign embassy or consulate for that country. If you need an authenticated copy and it’s not in English, ask the embassy for help to get it translated.