What documents do I need to apply for a social security card for my child?

Under normal circumstances, the social security card of children with ID cards does not need a copy of their parents' ID cards. If the child does not apply for an ID card, then when applying for a social security card, it is necessary to provide a copy of the parents' ID card, a copy of the household registration book and other materials for processing. Materials required for offline processing: valid identity documents such as the ID card of the agent; Valid identity documents such as guardian's ID card or household registration book; Valid identification documents such as ID card or household registration book of the handler.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance. The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.