You are not required to have an EIN to report your self-employment income and expenses on a Schedule C if you are a sole proprietor/independent contractor. You use your Social Security number.
However, if you have employees for your business you will need an EIN. Go to this IRS website to apply for an EIN - https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-n...
