Obtain identifying information before assigning an SSN.
         
            
            
               
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                           | STEP | ACTION | 
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                           | 1 | Get a completed and signed SS-5. | 
                        
                           
                           | 2 | Conduct the mandatory in-person interview with applicants age 12 or older with no
                              prior SSN. | 
                        
                           
                           | 3 | See RM 10211.500 if evidence establishes the applicant is an alien not legally in
                              the U.S. | 
                        
                           
                           | 4 | Develop full evidence of age, identity, U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status even
                              if the claimant alleges having an SSN. This will prevent delaying the claim for further
                              development. | 
                        
                           
                           | 5 | See RM 10205.020 if the SS-5 application data is returned “unable to locate” (UTL). |