Is one able to find out their social security number by going to a town hall?

killswitch1698 · Nov 2, 2009, 12:25 PM

Hey all.

Im aiming for a job at stop and shop, and im at their website trying to fill out an application to bag groceries. I know everyone should know there number off the top of their head, but this is gonna be my first job; and the first time i have to use my SSN. So just wondering if you are able to find your number at your local town hall, and if not, where else should i look to find my number?

Thanks in advance.

dmr727 · Nov 2, 2009, 12:26 PM

Ask your parents?

killswitch1698 · Nov 2, 2009, 12:28 PM

I did. they lost all of my documents D:

Unspoken Demise · Nov 2, 2009, 12:30 PM

Do they still have your birth certificate?

Tomorrow · Nov 2, 2009, 12:32 PM

Town hall isn't the place to get it, you need to contact the Social Security office. You'll need your birth certificate.

killswitch1698 · Nov 2, 2009, 12:33 PM

I highly doubt it since iv'e been asking for it for a month now, and im always told: "im not finding that now".

Unspoken Demise · Nov 2, 2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by killswitch1698

I highly doubt it since iv'e been asking for it for a month now, and im always told: "im not finding that now".

As Tomorrow has indicated, you need your Birth Cert. to get a reissuance of your SSN/ SS card.

Tomorrow · Nov 2, 2009, 12:58 PM

If your parents have claimed you as a dependent on their taxes, they would have entered your SSN into the form the filed. Surely they can look up last year's 1040?

ucfgrad93 · Nov 2, 2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomorrow

If your parents have claimed you as a dependent on their taxes, they would have entered your SSN into the form the filed. Surely they can look up last year's 1040?

This would be the easiest. Town hall won't have it. As others have said you would have to contact your local Social Security office.

allisonv7 · Nov 2, 2009, 01:36 PM

If you're having problems getting your birth certificate contact the hospital where you were born. You should be able to order a copy from them.

snberk103 · Nov 2, 2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by killswitch1698

I did. they lost all of my documents D:

How do we know you aren't a sleeper?

abijnk · Nov 2, 2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by allisonv7

If you're having problems getting your birth certificate contact the hospital where you were born. You should be able to order a copy from them.

Actually, you get those from the county you were born in, not the hospital.

andiwm2003 · Nov 2, 2009, 02:43 PM

can't you get your SSN from your school file? they should have a birth certificate and your SSN i guess. that would be the fastest way.

maybe you shouldn't try to find your SSN but rather more caring and responsible parents......

xlii · Nov 2, 2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by snberk103

How do we know you aren't a sleeper?

Or an escaped clone from "The Island".

nazuk · Nov 2, 2009, 02:47 PM

Just checked, sorry - you don't exist.

...i'd make a run for it NOW!! if I were you.

They are out there, they are gonna get you.

arkitect · Nov 2, 2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by killswitch1698

I highly doubt it since iv'e been asking for it for a month now, and im always told: "im not finding that now".

First they lose all your documents… and now your mother tells you that to find your birth certificate is a problem?
Grief. If my parents acted like that when I was trying to make a start in life I'd have been very worried and gone to the authorities and gotten copies of my own documents…

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Originally Posted by andiwm2003

maybe you shouldn't try to find your SSN but rather more caring and responsible parents......

+1

BTW, OP how old are you?

Thomas Veil · Nov 2, 2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nazuk

Just checked, sorry - you don't exist.

...i'd make a run for it NOW!! if I were you.

They are out there, they are gonna get you.

I know what that feels like.

dejo · Nov 2, 2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nazuk

They are out there, they are gonna get you.

Not much to get if he doesn't exist.

Unspoken Demise · Nov 2, 2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andiwm2003

maybe you shouldn't try to find your SSN but rather more caring and responsible parents......

Thats pretty harsh and unecessary. You cant choose your parents, and it isnt exactly right to reprimand them for losing documents. We've all done it. Just some of us use a safe or a lockbox. Maybe they have it and just dont have the time to find it.

Why must every thread devolve into this? He asked for a way to find out his SSN, not how to find different parents.

andiwm2003 · Nov 2, 2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

Thats pretty harsh and unecessary. You cant choose your parents, and it isnt exactly right to reprimand them for losing documents. We've all done it. Just some of us use a safe or a lockbox. Maybe they have it and just dont have the time to find it.

Why must every thread devolve into this? He asked for a way to find out his SSN, not how to find different parents.

you seem to miss the sarcasm in the post. i also suggested a hopefully fast way to get the info he needs. but i agree, it was a joke and I apologize for being insensitive. however his parents should show a bit more effort to help him getting his documents.

Unspoken Demise · Nov 2, 2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by andiwm2003

you seem to miss the sarcasm in the post. i also suggested a hopefully fast way to get the info he needs. but i agree, it was a joke and I apologize for being insensitive. however his parents should show a bit more effort to help him getting his documents.

Ah, yes, you are very right in the bolded statements. And yes, you did help.

Its just a lot of threads turn into statements like yours, without sarcasm. Yours was harder to see. My mistake.

Nov 2, 2009, 12:25 PM	#1
killswitch1698 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	Is one able to find out their social security number by going to a town hall? Hey all. Im aiming for a job at stop and shop, and im at their website trying to fill out an application to bag groceries. I know everyone should know there number off the top of their head, but this is gonna be my first job; and the first time i have to use my SSN. So just wondering if you are able to find your number at your local town hall, and if not, where else should i look to find my number? Thanks in advance.

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Tomorrow macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Always a day away	Town hall isn't the place to get it, you need to contact the Social Security office. You'll need your birth certificate. __________________ Still a million dollars short of being a millionaire...

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Tomorrow macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Always a day away	If your parents have claimed you as a dependent on their taxes, they would have entered your SSN into the form the filed. Surely they can look up last year's 1040? __________________ Still a million dollars short of being a millionaire...

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dmr727 macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California	Ask your parents?

Nov 2, 2009, 12:28 PM	#3
killswitch1698 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	I did. they lost all of my documents D:

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Unspoken Demise Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: >9,000	Do they still have your birth certificate?

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killswitch1698 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	I highly doubt it since iv'e been asking for it for a month now, and im always told: "im not finding that now".

Nov 2, 2009, 02:43 PM	#13
andiwm2003 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA	can't you get your SSN from your school file? they should have a birth certificate and your SSN i guess. that would be the fastest way. maybe you shouldn't try to find your SSN but rather more caring and responsible parents......

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