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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Lin O.
How do I obtain a replacement SS card on line.
R.F.
Hello Lin. 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!
Arthur P.
Requwsting replacement SSA card.
R.F.
Hello Arthur, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions web page on “Social Security Number and Card”. Thanks!
stephen p.
Poorly designed site and search. How do I get a replacement card for a minor?? Why is that so hard to find out on this site?
Seriously, I’d love for someone who works at the SSA to ask there non-SSA employed spouse to find this out. How long did it take (assuming they can find it all?
Stephen
V.V.
Hi Stephen. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulties navigating our website. See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on how to replace a Social Security card for a child. To learn more on the process and what documents you and your child will need to get a card, please visit our Learn what documents you will need to get a Social Security Card web page. We hope this is helpful.
ralph m.
I need my social security card replaced.
ralph m.
Because of the age of my social security card, i need it replaced. I need you to send me a SS5 form to complete the process.
R.F.
Hello Ralph, click here to print the application for a Social Security card (Form SS-5).
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!
Barbara p.
Can I apply for a replacement card At my ss office.
R.F.
Hi Barbara. Yes, you can apply at the nearest Social Security office or Card Center in your area. 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!
Kaleena C.
It has been passed 10 days and the state of ohio has not sent my replacement card yet. State of Louisiana sent me a letter in the mail to request online, after i already requested one online.
R.F.
Please call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week. Thanks!
kari L.
My wallet was stolen and my 2 children and I, all three of our social security cards were in the wallet that was stolen. I need replacement cards for all three of us.
My Sons names: Cruz Cameron Bishop-Geissinger
Birthday 06-24-1991
Christian Tyler Bishop-Low Birthday 04-25-2001
Thank you
Kari Low
Jean L.
My husband has lost his social security card and we need to show it at the office here at Calvary Homes.
How do we go about getting him another one?
Jean
R.F.
Hello Jean, we prefer a government issued document with your picture, as proof of identity to replace your Social Security card. If your husband does not have one or 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 he submits, must be an original or certified copy, current (not expired) and show his name, and other identifying information (date of birth or age).
Some individuals may be eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online. To learn more on the process and what documents your husband will need to get a card, please visit our “Social Security Number and Card” web page.
We hope this helps!
Vanessa R.
I am needing a replacement SS card for my son who is 15. Can i do this online or will i need to come in to one of the locations?
Janet D.
My granddaughter needs a new card to get a job. She turned 16 in March of this year and she cannot set up an account because she is not 18. What does she need to do to get one?
R.F.
Hi Janet, we prefer a government issued document with your picture, as proof of identity to replace your Social Security card. In your granddaughter’s case, we may be able to use other documents such as her school identification card or a health insurance card.
Any document she submits with her application, must be an original or certified copy, current (not expired) and show her name and other identifying information (date of birth or age).
To learn more on the process and what documents she will need to get a card, please visit our “Social Security Number and Card” web page. When ready, she can take her completed application with the (original or certified copies) documents to the local Social Security office or nearest Card Center in the area.
We hope this helps!