It's important to note that landlords are unable to check a tenant's credit history without a social security number, since there is no way to pull information from any of the credit bureaus.
If you want to file a tax return but cannot obtain a valid SSN, you must complete IRS Form W-7 , “Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.” Form W-7 must be submitted to the IRS with a completed tax return and documents verifying identity and foreign status.
For example, in California, landlords are prohibited from requiring tenants to provide their social security numbers and are only permitted to use them for specific purposes such as obtaining credit reports or background checks.
For example, in California, landlords are prohibited from requiring tenants to provide their social security numbers and are only permitted to use them for specific purposes such as obtaining credit reports or background checks.
If you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN) enter your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). If you do not have an SSN or ITIN leave the entry field blank.
Landlords to Take a Different Tact with Tenant Screening Without a Social Security Number. Some states, such as California, prohibit a landlord from inquiring about a tenant's or prospective tenant's immigration status or citizenship and requiring proof of legal residency or citizenship as a prerequisite to renting.
If it doesn't let you leave the SSN / ITIN field blank, enter something starting with 9, like 999-99-9999. ITINs start with 9, so that just tells the tax software you don't have a Social Security Number.
You don't need an SSN to get a driver's license, register for school, get private health insurance, or apply for school lunch programs or subsidized housing. Some organizations use SSNs to identify you in their records. Most, however, will identify you by some other means if you request it.
You can find your Social Security number by checking your card, asking your guardian if they know it, checking certain documentation, talking with a former employer or requesting a new Social Security card.