Social Security Number and Card

A New – and Faster – Way to Request a Social Security Card

June 3, 2022 • By

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Last Updated: June 3, 2022

Senior couple reviewing information onlineDo you need to apply for an original or replacement Social Security Number card?

We now have a new – and faster – way for you to start online.

When you go to our Social Security Number and Card webpage, we now ask you a series of questions to determine whether you can:

 

  • Complete the application process online.
  • Start the application process online, then bring any required documents to your local office to complete the application, typically in less time.

Once you complete your application (online or in-person), we will mail the card after we process the application. Please understand that we don’t issue cards at our offices.

Check your local office’s status

If you need to visit an office, we encourage you to first check the office’s status at our Office Closings and Emergencies page. Our offices tend to be the busiest in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. You may want to plan to visit at other times. 

Finish your application in the office

If you need to visit an office, please follow these steps to complete the application:

  1. Learn what types of documents you need to bring to your local office.
  2. Print and save the online control number shown once you complete the online application.
  3. Bring the online control number – along with the documents – to your local office within 45 days to finish your application. Find your local office using our Office Locator.
  4. Check-in at the kiosk when you arrive.
  5. Meet with one of our employees to verify the information that you completed online, and to review the documentation.

That’s it! You’ll receive the card in the mail, usually within 7 – 10 business days.

We’re continuously expanding our services to put you in control and help you secure today and tomorrow for you and your family. Please share this information with your friends and family – and post it on social media.

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Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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Comments

  1. John

    I applied for a replacement social security card on October 13 , and still have not received my card which is stopping me from starting a new job!!! I again applied on the 2nd , and they cannot give me any reason why I haven’t received my first one, never mind applying for a second!! I am 51 , and have been a American citizen since the day I was born. I hear that people who aren’t even citizens getting a card quicker than myself????? I have a job waiting on me because of this , and I really pray I do not lose this opportunity seeing I’m supporting my daughter solely on my own!!! WHY AM I NOT GETTING MY CARD ???? This is so disappointing, and I can’t pay my bills due to this delay…….why at this point I can’t get someone in the office to certify me a card in person?? My household depends on this… PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GIVE ME MY CARD!!!

    • Rosemary S.

      Need a replacement

      • A.C.

        Hi, Rosemary. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

    • Mimi

      Yeah, I currently having the same situation with that, so I chose to do In other document instead social security card

  2. kamlesh p.

    i have applied my new social number through visa application ,i came to us more than 4 weeks i haven’t received my card i went to office in philadelphia they said you have to wait its is backlog.i cant do anything without the number my family are waiting for that.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kamlesh. Thanks for visiting our blog. We are sorry to hear about your experience. You can submit feedback by visiting our Contact Social Security page. Once there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “Email A Question to our Support Team” form where you can complete and submit a compliment, complaint, or suggestion. We hope this is resolved soon. 

  3. Gopal D.

    I (GOPAL DILIP KALSEKAR) applied for SSN on 19th Oct at :

    Social Security Administration,
    Ground Floor, 325, West Side Avenue,
    Jersey City, NJ 07305-1127

    The address that I have specified for the delivery of my SSN is :
    Gopal Dilip Kalsekar.
    99, Grace Street, Apt 1,
    Jersey City, NJ 07307-3201

    How much time will it take for my SSN to get delivered at the above address, as I came to USA for the 1st time on H1B Visa on 15th Oct from Mumbai (India) ?
    Please reply.

    • Gopal D.

      My Mobile Number (Gopal Dilip Kalsekar) :
      +1-201-985-4642

    • A.C.

      Hi, Gopal. Thanks for visiting our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact your local Social Security office. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.

  4. Milady

    What documents do I need to apply for a social security card for the first time

    • A.C.

      Hi, Milady. Thanks for your question. To learn more on the process for applying for a Social Security card and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

  5. Kaylea

    My daughter is 15 and needs to get her TXDL Learner’s Permit. I cannot find her original social security card. How do I get a replacement ASAP? How do I schedule an appointment at the Austin Office?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kaylea. Thanks for visiting our blog. For information about how to replace a Social Security card for a child, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Keep in mind most local offices have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment. Customers who walk in without appointments may encounter delays. Visit How to Get Help from Social Security to learn more, including what to know if you need to visit an office. We hope this helps.

  6. Sherika W.

    Can I request a name change at a field office that is not in the state that I reside in? Or do I need to visit a local office?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Sherika. Thank you for visiting our blog. We encourage you to work with your your local Social Security office. For more information about how to change your name on your Social Security card, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps. 

  7. melissa

    Can we apply through the mail and you mail me back my birth certificate?

  8. Laverne M.

    I have set up a under login.gov and need a replacement ss card.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Laverne. Thanks for visiting our blog. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online, please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

    • Brian C.

      HI, DID YOU NEED A VALID PIC I D. AND OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR A REPLACEMENT SS CARD?. THANK YOU.

      • A.C.

        Hi, Brian. Thanks for visiting our blog. To learn what documents you need for a replacement card, please visit here. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process,  please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

  9. Sheila H.

    Hi, we need a Replacement SSCARD, We only have School picture ID

    • A.C.

      Hi, Sheila. Thanks for visiting our blog. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

      • Tyler S.

        Hey I was try order a new social security card

        • A.C.

          Hi, Tyler. It sounds like you are referring to a replacement Social Security card. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

        • Charlton M.

          I need to apply for a social security card.

          • A.C.

            Hi, Charlton. Thanks for visiting our blog. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

          • Tasia G.

            Need two replacement cards. For me Tasia Gordon n my son Tashon Emerson

          • A.C.

            Hi, Tasia. Thank you for visiting our blog. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. As far as a replacement card for your son, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions for information on how to replace a Social Security card for a child. We hope this helps.

  10. Dana L.

    I submitted a request for new social security cards for my children and when asked about documentation I selected the “you are listed as on child’s paperwork with SSA” option (wording to something to that effect. i think I chose wrong because I can’t find anything. What type of documentation would I need for this choice.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Dana. Thanks for visiting our blog. Generally, when applying for a replacement Social Security card for a child under the age of 18, we consider the parent(s) or step-parent with custody, as the proper applicant. Remember that knowing their numbers is what is important. You will rarely need to show their cards, but if you need information on how to obtain a replacement Social Security card, visit our Frequently Asked Questions. You will need to present documents proving your identity, your children’s identities and citizenship status (if not already established), and evidence of your relationship to, or responsibility for, your children. Keep in mind the submitted documents must be originals. You can use birth certificates to prove your children’s age or citizenship; however, you cannot use it as proof of identity. We hope this helps.

      • Everett C.

        I would like to get a replacement

        • A.C.

          Hi, Everett. Thanks for visiting our blog. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

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