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1 Million Social Security Replacement Cards and Counting

April 26, 2018 • By

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Last Updated: March 17, 2021

hand holding social security card Your Social Security number is your first and continuous link with Social Security, so losing your card can be frustrating. Luckily, there’s a way to replace your card when you need it, with our online replacement card service. It’s quick, easy, and free! Now, more than one million people have requested a replacement card through our service, and we’re still adding states to the list of those who can use the online service!

To replace your card online, first you’ll need to log in to or create your my Social Security account. We protect your personal information using identity verification and security features. Your security and protection are what matter most; you can take control of your future with secure access to your information anytime, anywhere!

You’ll also need to meet certain requirements. You must be a United States citizen age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address, can’t be requesting a name change or any other change to your card, and must have a driver’s license or state-issued identification card from a participating state. We’ve just added Colorado, Montana, New York, and Wyoming to Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware (driver’s license only), the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin (driver’s license only).

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. Once you log in to your account, you can follow the instructions to request your replacement Social Security card online.

Learn more about getting a replacement Social Security card and find out if you can request yours online by visiting our Social Security number and card page. No matter where, how, or when you decide to do business with us — we strive to provide the best experience and services to put you in control. Join the million people who have already gone online to request their Social Security cards!

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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Danielle W.

    I need a replacement card but I don’t have an id what do I need to do

  2. Eleanor B.

    I am deaf. I am so puzzled that I could not find my social security card. It may be misplaced in my files, but then I searched throughly. I have two health insurance cards. One is medicare health insurance and the other one is AARP/MedicareComplete under UnitedHealthcare. The Medicare Claim Number is *** – ** – ***-A. I have the application done. Shall I go to social security downtown (or nearby to where I live in West Valley City, Utah, to get the social security card? I have completed the form.

  3. James M.

    Your web site sucks. I tried to set up a My Social Security on line access and was informed your info does not match the info I provided then locked me out for 24 hours. I know who I am but apparently you people do not. Scares me think you are in charge of my social security information and benefits. (p.s. same thing happened to my wife and she has been receiving benefits for almost two years)

  4. MartinEdgex

    Hi All im noob here. Good art! Thx! Thx!

  5. Sherry C.

    Id like a replacement social security card please.

  6. MartinEdgex

    Hi All im noob here. Good article! Thx! Love your stories!

  7. Aline G.

    Tried this numerous times and user name would never be accepted no matter how many I chose. Always said already in use. So I just gave up!

  8. Angela H.

    I need help figuring out how to get my taxes

  9. Judith F.

    Thank you for the information…. I have used the online service in the past and recentlly used the service to change my address………

  10. Judith A.

    how can I get the security code emailed to me so i can order a SS replacement card?

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