Replying to Switching phones on verizon

So long story short my phones trashed, like a few numbers dont work and there was a ton of water in my battery so now im in the market for a new phone. im not the one who pays my bills for my phone my dad is. So I just want to be able to get another phone, and then switch it to my current plan that I have now. Do I have to have him with me to do this? Or is there someway I can get around having to use his social and stuff. Thanks