Social Security rep sets Rota, Tinian visit
A Social Security Administration representative will be on Rota and Tinian this week to accept Social Security number applications, reports of any change regarding eligibility, and answer questions regarding programs administered by Social Security.
On Wednesday, June 18, the representative will be on Rota at the Mayor’s Office conference room from 10:30am to 4:30pm. On Thursday, June 19, the representative will be on Tinian at the Community and Cultural Affairs Office located at the Tinian Gymnasium.
To apply for a Social Security number, original or certified documents must be presented—no photocopies are acceptable. First time U.S. citizen applicants must present a birth certificate, proof of identity and if under age 12, a parent must present his or her identity.
For a replacement card, a U.S. citizen must present his or her identity and proof of citizenship. All proof of identity must be valid. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must present an original valid passport and CNMI Entry Permit or U.S. Permanent Residency Card.
“Social Security makes quarterly visits to the islands therefore we urge all residents to make time to visit the representative regarding any Social Security matter,” according to an SSA statement.
For more information, contact the office at 234-6203. [B][I](SSA)[/I][/B]