Placing credit freeze on child dependent

… you need to contact the three credit reporting agencies directly and ask them to create a credit report. And then immediately put a freeze on it. Equifax, TransUnion and Experian will create a file at your request and may charge a fee for the freeze based on your state.

Equifax

Mail a letter to:

Equifax Information Services LLC - Minor Child
P.O. Box 105139
Atlanta, GA 30348-5139

The letter must contain enlarged copies of the following documents (assuming you’re the parent):

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate
• A copy of the child’s Social Security card
• A copy of your driver’s license with current address

TransUnion

Mail a letter to:

Experian

Mail a letter to:

Experian
PO Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013

• Child’s date of birth
• Previous addresses for the past two years
• Child’s full name, including middle initial
• A copy of your child’s Social Security card
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate
• A copy of your driver’s license with current address
• Proof of your address, such as a copy of a bank statement, utility bill, insurance statement, etc.