Report of Birth

A Social Security Number for Your Child

Your application for a Consular Report of Birth also serves as an application to obtain your new child's Social Security number. His/her Social Security number is assigned by the regional Social Security office in Manila. The Social Security card will be mailed directly to you, though processing takes several months.

If you have not received your child's Social Security number and need to file U.S. federal income taxes, please contact the IRS directly for advice on how best to proceed. Contact information is available elsewhere on this site.