Can you put a credit freeze on a minor?
Can you put a credit freeze on a minor? Parents and guardians can now freeze the credit for children younger than 16. The credit bureaus must create a credit file for the child if none exists — which should be the case — and freeze it. Sixteen- and 17-year-olds may request freezes themselves. Credit bureaus don't knowingly create credit files for minors. Should you freeze your children's credit? Freezing your child's credit eliminates the need to continually monitor his or her credit reports. But you will want to keep an eye out for certain warning signs that point to your...