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The paperwork after birth
Birth certificate, Social Security number and more.
A few documents unlock benefits, tax credits and insurance.
Checklist
- Birth certificate: usually started at the hospital
- Social Security number: you can usually apply at the hospital when you give information for the birth certificate
- Add the baby to health insurance
- Update your W-4 withholding if needed
- Update beneficiaries and consider a will
General educational information, not medical advice. Nickel Nest Egg isn't paid by any baby brand, store, registry or insurer.