I don't have a social security number for my daughter, but I do have the birth certificate. Do I have an alternative way?

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I don't have a social security number for my daughter, but I do have the birth certificate. Do I have an alternative way?

To claim a dependent you must have a SSN. A birth certificate alone cannot be used to claim your dependent.

I don't have a social security number for my daughter, but I do have the birth certificate. Do I have an alternative way?

Tax deadline is not until April 18. If your child was born at the end of 2016 you can get a SSN before then.

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