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Starting from scratch? Click here for HAP’s flyer on how to go from no ID to the big three–birth certificate, ID, and SS card.
Every year, HAP helps close to a thousand Philadelphians obtain their birth certificates through our clinics. Now that Pennsylvania is waiving the application fee for anyone experiencing homelessness, we can show you how to request your own birth record. Born out of state, or have some other issue? HAP can help with that too.
For anyone experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, new PA state IDs are now free. Exceptions do apply though, like if your ID is lost rather than expired.
Social Security provides free replacement cards, but barriers still arise. Whether you don’t know your SS Number or need to request a change, HAP can help.
Immigration documents, like green cards and passports, can be tricky to replace and may impact your status. No matter your country of origin, HAP can help locate and obtain replacements, or refer you to another program that is better positioned to help.
