I think this version fits OP's writing style a little better:

Social security numbers for dependents you must show the social security number (ssn) of any dependent for whom you claim an exemption in column (2) of line 6c of your form 1040 or form 1040a if you do not show the dependent's ssn when required or if you show an incorrect ssn the exemption may be disallowed no ssn if a person for whom you expect to claim an exemption on your return does not have an ssn either you or that person should apply for an ssn as soon as possible by filing form ss-5 application for a social security card with the social security administration (ssa) you can get form ss-5 online at wwwsocialsecuritygov or at your local ssa office it usually takes about 2 weeks to get an ssn once the ssa has all the information it needs if you do not have a required ssn by the filing due date you can file form 4868 for an extension of time to file born and died in 2014 if your child was born and died in 2014 and you do not have an ssn for the child you may attach a copy of the child's birth certificate death certificate or hospital records instead the document must show the child was born alive if you do this enter “died” in column (2) of line 6c of your form 1040 or form 1040a alien or adoptee with no ssn if your dependent does not have and cannot get an ssn you must list the individual taxpayer identification number (itin) or adoption taxpayer identification number (atin) instead of an ssn taxpayer identification numbers for aliens if your dependent is a resident or nonresident alien who does not have and is not eligible to get an ssn your dependent must apply for an individual taxpayer identification number (itin) for details on how to apply see form w-7 application for irs individual taxpayer identification number