Need a Replacement Social Security Card?
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: March 17, 2021
You can now apply for a replacement Social Security card online using your personal my Social Security account. If you meet all requirements and live in some states or the District of Columbia, you can start using this service today. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount for more information.
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Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications
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Sheila
I need a replacement ssh card for my 16 year old
Sheila E.
Why is it so hard to answer a simple question
charleen b.
i have recently gotten divorced and cannot seem to find the site where i can request a new card with my maiden name back on it and my newly divorced name off of the card, please advise
R.F.
Please visit our Social Security Number and Card web page for complete information. Thanks!
Mildred A.
need a replacement social security card
R.F.
Hi Mildred, we prefer a government issued document with your picture, as proof of identity to replace your Social Security card. If you do not have one or you cannot get one within a reasonable amount of time, we may be able to use other documents such as:
•Employee identification card;
•School identification card;
•Health insurance card; or
•U.S. military identification card.
Any document you submit, must be an original or certified copy, current (not expired) and show your name, and other identifying information (date of birth or age).
Also, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your 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” web page. We hope this helps!
Tamella P.
Want to know if I can get a replacement card online
R.F.
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” web page. Thanks!
Tamella P.
Want to know if I can get a replacement card.
Shawn
when I go in the ssa office is a. unexpired drivers licence fine?
anna s.
I have just realized that my social security card and that of my deceased husband, is missing. How do I replace mine and is it possible that someone could be using it?
R.F.
Hi Anna, we prefer a government issued document with your picture, as proof of identity to replace your Social Security card. If you do not have one or you cannot get one within a reasonable amount of time, we may be able to use other documents such as:
•Employee identification card;
•School identification card;
•Health insurance card; or
•U.S. military identification card.
Any document you submit, must be an original or certified copy, current (not expired) and show your name, and other identifying information (date of birth or age).
Also, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your 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” web page.
To see what you should do if you think someone is using your Social Security number, see our Frequently Asked Questions web page.
We hope this information helps!
STACEY
Hi There,
I am trying to apply for a replacement Social Security Card for my minor daughter. Is this possible online if she is under the age of 18?
R.F.
Hello Stacey. Individuals must be U.S. citizens, age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses) in order to apply online for a replacement Social Security card. To learn more on the process and what documents your daughter will need to get a card, please visit our “Social Security Number and Card” web page. Thanks!
Claude N.
I Lost my Social Security Number
Deanna
It would be really helpful if you provided an address that was easily found that tells us where we send the replacement card application. It is not on the form or easily found on the website. My mom is 80 years old and couldn’t find it and I had a hard time as well. Thanks!