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HOW DOES A NON-CITIZEN OBTAIN A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO GET A DRIVERS LICENSE?

HOW DOES A NON-CITIZEN OBTAIN A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO GET A DRIVERS LICENSE?

SSA will currently issue SSNs to non-citizens who are not otherwise eligible for SSNs for the following nonwork purposes:

  • A Federal statute or regulation requires that the alien provide his/her SSN to get the particular benefit or service; or
  • A State or local law requires the alien to provide his/her SSN to get general assistance benefits to which the alien has established entitlement.
  • A State or local law requires the non-citizen to provide his/her SSN to get a driver's license.
  • Under these circumstances the application for an SSN must be accompanied by documentation from the appropriate government entity explaining the need for the SSN. The documentation must be dated and on letterhead stationery. It must specifically identify the non-citizen, the nonwork reason for which an SSN is required, the relevant statute or regulation, and the name and telephone number of an official to contact so that the information provided may be verified. It should state that the non-citizen completed all the requirements to receive the benefit/service except for an SSN.

If you believe that you qualify for a Social Security Number based on the above, you may obtain an application from http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html.

If you're a noncitizen, Social Security must verify your documents with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before we issue a SSN card. Social Security will issue the card within two days of receiving verification from DHS. Most of the time, Social Security can quickly verify your documents online with DHS. If DHS can't verify your documents online, it may take several weeks or months to respond to Social Security's request.

Attorney Mark Anthony Gager serves clients throughout the Brevard County, Florida area including the communities of Melbourne, West Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Palm Bay, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa, Rockledge, Cape Canaveral, Titusville, Sebastian, and Barefoot Bay, Florida.