How to Get a New Social Security Card : https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
To get a new Social Security card, you have a few options:
1. Apply Online:
This is the fastest and most convenient way if you meet the following requirements:
- You are 18 or older.
- You are a U.S. citizen with a U.S. mailing address.
- You are not requesting a name change or any other change to your card information.
- You have a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
To apply online, you will need to create a my Social Security account if you don’t already have one.
Once you have an account, log in and follow the prompts to request a replacement card.
2. Apply In-Person:
If you don’t meet the requirements for online application, or if you prefer to apply in person, you can visit your local Social Security office.
It’s recommended to call ahead and schedule an appointment to avoid long wait times.
You will need to bring certain documents to prove your identity and citizenship status. The specific documents required will depend on your situation. You can find a list of acceptable documents on the Social Security Administration website.
You will also need to fill out an application form (Form SS-5). You can download and complete the form in advance, or you can fill it out at the Social Security office.
Your nine-digit Social Security number is your first and continuous connection with Social Security. It helps us identify and accurately record your covered wages or self-employment earnings. We also use it to monitor your record once you start getting benefits.
Why Do You Need One?
A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and get some other government services. You should keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers and avoid giving it out unnecessarily. Keep in mind that in many cases, even if you lost your card, you may not need a replacement. In most cases, simply knowing your Social Security number is enough. But if you do need a replacement, we make it easy.
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You May Be Able to Apply for a Replacement Card Online
You can use a my Social Security account to apply for a replacement Social Security card online if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses);
- Are not requesting a name change or any other change to your card; and
- Have a driver’s license or state-issued identification card from one of the many participating states or the District of Columbia.
If your driver’s license or state-issued identification card was issued by one of the states listed below, this service is not yet available. If your state appears on this list, please check back. We are working to make this service available to additional states.
- Alaska
- New Hampshire
- Oklahoma
- West Virginia
This service is also not yet available if your driver’s license or identification card was issued by a U.S. territory (such as American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).
If you are a U.S. citizen, and have not gotten a replacement Social Security card or name change recently, you may not be eligible to use the online replacement card application in my Social Security.
If you don’t have a my Social Security account, you can create one today. To set up your account, go to:
If you do not qualify to apply online for a card, please follow the instructions in the next section.
How To Get A New, Replacement Or Corrected Card
1. LEARN what documents you need
We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. These include a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport.
Age
You must present your birth certificate. If one exists, you must submit it. If a birth certificate does not exist, we may be able to accept your:
- Religious record made before the age of five showing your date of birth;
- U.S. hospital record of your birth.
- U.S. passport.
Anyone age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number (SSN) must appear in person for an interview. We will ask for evidence to show you do not have an SSN. Here are examples of documents you can use to prove an SSN was never assigned:
- If you lived outside the United States for an extended period, a current or previous passport, school and/or employment records, and any other record that would show long-term residence outside the United States could be used to show you do not have an SSN.
- If you have lived in the United States and you are applying for an original SSN, we may ask you for information about the schools you attended or we may ask you to provide copies of tax records that would show you were never assigned an SSN.
Identity
We can accept only certain documents as proof of identity. An acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information (date of birth or age) and preferably a recent photograph. For example, as proof of identity we must see your:
- U.S. driver’s license.
- State-issued non-driver identification card.
- U.S. passport.
If you do not have one of these specific documents or you cannot get a replacement for one of them within 10 days, we will ask to see other documents. Any documents submitted, including the following, must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information (date of birth or age) and preferably a recent photograph:
- Employee identification card.
- School identification card.
- Health insurance card (not a Medicare card).
- U.S. military identification card.
2. FILL OUT & PRINT an application
Visit https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf to fill the documents
3 TAKE OR MAIL this information to www.ssa.gov
In most cases, you can take or mail this signed application with your documents to any Social Security office. Any documents you mail to us will be returned to you. Go to https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp to find the Social Security office or Social Security Card Center that serves your area.
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Free Social Security Services
Some businesses offer Social Security name changes or cards for a fee. Social Security provides those services and more for free. Do not pay for something we will give you free. Social Security is the best place to get information about Social Security.
