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Need a Replacement Social Security Card?

November 23, 2016 • By

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Last 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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  1. Linda S.

    I just sent a REPLY but needed to add that my
    Medicare Card has my name as:
    Linda S. Gleason
    My middle name is Sharon.
    My SS card has my name as:
    Linda S. Gleason
    My Driver’s licens has my name with my maiden name:
    Linda Gregory Gleason
    My Passport has my name with my maiden name:
    Linda Gregory Gleason
    HOW SHOULD I REALLY HAVE MY SS card?
    I need a new card.

  2. Gary l.

    I received an email saying my state of Kansas can now receive an online social security card replacement card. I tried online in my accoand it says I’m not eligible

    • A.C.

      Hi, Gary. We are sorry to hear that. 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. If you encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  3. Karen A.

    I live in Kansas and today attempted to get a replacement social security card and it said I couldn’t request one on line. Evidently the email I received is in error?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Karen. We are sorry to hear you had difficulty requesting 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. If you encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  4. Ronald D.

    I tried to use the site but the message I received was that it is down. Please e-mail me a copy of the form for requesting a replacement SS card. Thanks in advance. Ronald D LeBlanc

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ronald. We are sorry to hear you were having trouble but our site appears to be up and running. Also, 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. Keep in mind all submitted documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency and must (unless otherwise indicated) have been issued within the last two years. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Once you’ve submitted all the needed documents, it can take up to 10 business days from the date we received the application to mail a replacement card. We hope this helps.

  5. Elizabeth W.

    My husband has misplaced his ss card. I found and printed the form to fill out to get anew one. Can I take it to the SS Office for him? He would have to take off work to do it Thank You, Elizabeth Watson

    • A.C.

      Hi, Elizabeth. Yes, you can bring your husband’s completed and signed application with his (original or certified) documents to the local Social Security office or the nearest Card Center in your area. Take into consideration that your husband may not need a replacement card. He will rarely need to show it. Knowing his Social Security number is what is important. To see if he is eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents he will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. Keep in mind all submitted documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency and must (unless otherwise indicated) have been issued within the last two years. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Once he has submitted all the needed documents, it can take up to 10 business days from the date we received the application to mail a replacement card. We hope this helps.

  6. Donna J.

    I need a medicare card replacement. How do I do this?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Donna. If you need a replacement Medicare card or immediate proof that you have Medicare, you can take care of both online by setting up a personal my Social Security account . We hope this helps.

  7. Joann p.

    I need a replacement card for my social security card

    • L.A.

      Hi Joann. First, realize you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important. However, if you must get a replacement card, you may be able to do it online. We hope this helps.

  8. Steven M.

    I need SS Card

    • L.A.

      Hi Steven. First, realize you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important. However, if you must get a replacement card, you may be able to do it online. We hope this helps.

  9. Joel H.

    Please send a ss5 form for SS card replacement to joelnubla@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Joel. 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. Keep in mind all submitted documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency and must (unless otherwise indicated) have been issued within the last two years. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Once you’ve submitted all the needed documents, it can take up to 10 business days from the date we received the application to mail a replacement card. We hope this helps.

  10. ROBERT L.

    I WANT TO APPLY FOR REPLACEMENT SOCIAL SECURITY ON FORM SS5. YOU DUMCOMPHS! IN ENGLISH THAT MEANS DUMIES.m ALSO, YOUR ONLINE SYSTEM FOR CARD REPLACEMENT IS A PIECE OF SHIT. DO YOU GET MY FRUSTRATION. CLEZAN THE SWAMP. THA INCLUDES THE SS ADMINISTRATION.

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