You can own EE/E bonds if you have a social security number and you're a:
- United States resident, or a United States citizen who lives abroad
- Civilian employee of the United States regardless of where you live
- Minor (under age 18). Unlike other securities, minors may own U.S. savings bonds.
- Corporations, associations, public and private organizations, fiduciaries, and other entities can buy paper savings bonds as single owners.
Effective April 2009, individuals 18 or older and various types of entities including trusts, estates, corporations, partnerships, etc. can open TreasuryDirect accounts and purchase electronic savings bonds.