[In-depth reporting from the Indianapolis Star about an 18-year-old with no official identity][link]. Almost sounds like the premise for a Philip K Dick story. Since he doesn’t have a social security number he can’t get a driver’s license, part-time job, or qualify for financial aid programs for college.
[link]: http://www.indystar.com/article/20100427/NEWS08/4250378/Kid-who-doesn-t-exist-looks-to-future “‘Kid who doesn’t exist’ looks to future | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star”