Who Can Own U.S. Savings Bonds?

Individuals, corporations, public and private organizations and fiduciaries can all purchase U.S. savings bonds.  If you are a resident of the U.S. or you are a legal citizen of the U.S., living abroad or a civilian employee of the U.S. AND have a valid social security number, you can own U.S. savings bonds.

SavingsBonds.com Fact:  The U.S. Treasurer and the Secretary of the Treasury can not buy savings bonds.

Children Owning Bonds
Children may own U.S. savings bonds. A parent, friend or relative can buy a bond for a child who does not have a social security number. If a child has not been assigned a social security number, the purchaser must provide his or her own social security number.

SavingsBonds.com Fact:  When the bond is cashed in, the redeemers social security number is used, not the purchasers number. The redeeming agent (i.e. bank or financial institution) will ask for identification of the person listed on the bond and use his or her social security number.