•April 20, 2016•

When a baby is born at home, the midwife (if utilized) or parent(s) must contact the local registrar to document the birth.

The local registrar is often a county clerk or recorder. The registrar will ask for information for the baby’s birth certificate including whether the parent wants to apply for a Social Security number for the baby.

If a parent says “yes,” they need to provide both parents’ Social Security numbers, and the registrar will share the request with the Social Security Administration.

A card for the child will be mailed to the address provided by the parents. If a parent says “no,” information will not be shared with the Social Security Administration, and the parent will have to apply for a Social Security number at a Social Security office in the future.