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The new parent paperwork checklist

A new baby comes with a surprising amount of paperwork, and some of it has real deadlines. Get our free checklist of every document to handle in the first 30 days, first three months and first year.

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What’s inside

Day 1
At the hospital
Birth registration and your baby’s Social Security number.
30 days
Deadlines that matter
Adding your baby to health insurance and benefits.
3 months
Protect your family
Naming a guardian, life insurance and beneficiaries.
1 year
Travel and taxes
Baby’s first passport and claiming credits at tax time.