<prompt> Human: MAIN QUESTION: Is it possible to make a bank account without a SSN? So Ive asked a question on here before about how to make a bank account. Well, that answer was answered correctly. But now, I have another problem. My parents are keeping my Social Security Number from me. Im an 18 year old, and I have the right to have access to my SSN and to make my own bank account. My parents said to me Youre not making a bank account. And when I asked why, they started to question me and asked what I need one for. 1. I need my SSN to even get a job. 2. I need my SSN to even make a bank account. 3. I need it for college.And what I also found out was that my parents, are also telling me that I can not have a job. Its really starting to irritate me. They cannot make those decisions for me. Im 18 and if I want a bank account or a job, im allowed to do as I please. And because of what they are doing, I do not have money to support myself. I do not have enough clothes to last me through the winter. I literally wear shorts and short sleeved shirts. So basically, all they allow me to do is eat, sleep, and go to school. They also will not allow me to have my own car. If I had a job and a bank account, I could afford to have a car. They are trying to keep me as a prisoner in my own home. I have no freedom.If you read all the way to this, thank you. I greatly appreciate your time. Please help. This is serious.  <response>: At worst you can go to your local SS office and claim that you lost your card. With a photo ID they should be able to provide you a duplicate. I think the difficulty might be proving US citizenship since your parents are likely to be holding your birth certificate.Edit: Wait, so youre in college? That makes things much simpler. At the end of the year your college will provide a tax form that states your total tuition costs I believe its 1098-T . Just request this tax form from your college earlier make up some bullshit reason, or ask for the previous years form if youre not a freshman being 18, Im guessing you are?. This tax form will contain your SSN.If not this form, just ask your college. Youyour parents probably provided your SSN to them. Dig through your old college applications, they might be present on them, especially so if you kept backups of filled forms. You should be also just flat out ask what SSN they have on record.On a more personal note: you probably hate your parents right now. But Im sure theyre only doing it because they want you to focus on your education. I dont think there are many parents who actively seek to fuck up their kids life, especially ones who bankroll your education. Whatever comes of the music business, dont let it interfere with your studies. Good luck. 