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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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  1. Patrick E.

    I lost my ss card in hurricane michael plz send another one to: Patrick E. Muth
    307 Mercedes Ave.
    Panama City, Florida 32401
    My number is *** – ** – ***
    850 960 4288 cell

  2. Robert J.

    I am in need of a replacement SS card in order to get a new drivers license with the New ID sticker. and it is no where to be found,
    I got my original SS card in St. Louis, Mo. when I was 8. My SS# *** – ** – ***
    As I travel frequently by air it is necessary to acquire it as quickly as possible.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Robert. 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.

  3. Cheryl N.

    I signed into Social Security and put in a username and a password. I used that a couple of times and it worked. Now it will not work. You asked me to put in a new one and when I do that it tells me I am already registered and then it goes back to the same place that tells me I don’t know my username or password. What can I do?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Cheryl. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access an account or 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. Charles W.

    need a replacement card

    • A.C.

      Hi, Charles. 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.

  5. lori m.

    I need to get a social security card for my biological grandson that I have adopted. He already has a social security number issued

    • A.C.

      Hi, Lori. For information on how to obtain a replacement Social Security card for a child, visit our Frequently Asked Questions. You will need to present documents proving your identity, your grandson’s identity and citizenship status (if not already established), and evidence of your relationship to, or responsibility for, your grandson. Keep in mind the submitted documents must be originals. You can use birth certificates to prove your grandson’s age or citizenship; however, you cannot use it as proof of identity. We hope this helps.

  6. Diane J.

    I am having difficulty creating an online account to get a replacement s.s. card. Please contact me with help. Thank you. 862-230-3580

    • A.C.

      Hi, Diane. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are still unable to create an account or 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.

  7. OPHELIA H.

    My car was broken into early morning of 2/9/2020 in Odessa TX and my SS Card was stolen along with other items. How do I report it and get replacement?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ophelia. We are sorry to hear about your situation. 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. If you suspect identity theft, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). To learn more about the steps individuals can take to prevent or resolve issues of identity theft, read our publication, Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number. We hope this helps.

  8. Joshua D.

    I need my sons ssn number for taxes I paid for more then half if his living expenses and all his school clothes and supplies but his mother has always fought me about giving it to me I am not trying to clam him over her he lives with her I simply just trying to get some credit thanks

  9. Daryl R.

    Need to replace my old ss card. If I come in to Worcester office can I get one there? Thanks

    • A.C.

      Hi, Daryl. 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.

  10. ralph r.

    replace ss card

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ralph. 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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