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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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Comments

  1. Chad N.

    where do i mail my Social Security Application too, If i live in Spanish Fork, Utah

    • V.V.

      Hi Chad, thanks for using our blog. Our Social Security Office Locator provides details regarding your Social Security office, including mailing address and telephone number. We hope this helps!

  2. Avry A.

    I need to download a ss5 form

    • V.V.

      Hi Avry, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to obtain a new, replacement or corrected Social Security card. Hopefully this helps.

  3. Christine P.

    Can you email me the form to get a replacement social security card for a minor?

  4. Jo K.

    I recently sent in an ss5 form with my driver’s license. I forgot to include my divorce Decree showing that my name was needed to be changed. I called and was told to send a copy of it separately with my name and ss# on it. I received my driver’s license back. Today I got a new social security card but it has my previous name on it. I cannot get a new driver’s license or change my name on my bank account until this is done. Could you please email me the correct ss5 form?
    Thank you!
    Jo Ann Allen (Koster)
    (870) 654-7144
    allenjo37@yahoo.com

    • V.V.

      Hi Jo, thanks for using our blog. The same form is used for a new, corrected or a replacement Social Security card. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

    • Melissa

      Where did you get the ss5 form? I can’t seem to find it online to print.

  5. Laszlo B.

    My original Social Security card, issued decades ago, has my correct name:
    “Laszlo Bela Tamas”

    Now that I have retired (2019), I find out that my Medicare card – and in multiple places on-line – have my name mis-spelled (one single letter is incorrect):

    “Laselo B Tamas”

    It seems very important that my name be spelled correctly on all Federal Government documents.

    What should I do?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Lazlo. Thanks for your question. 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. Please contact your local Social Security office for assistance. Please also be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this is resolved soon.

  6. Elise T.

    My social security number has been compromised, so I need a new number, not just a card. How can I do that?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Elise. Generally, identity theft issues are handled by the Federal Trade Commission. You can find more information on their website: http://www.idtheft.gov or by calling 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.

  7. Mausam P.

    i tried to look for ss5 form couldn’t get online can i get it in email please?
    patelmausam07@gmail.com

  8. toni s.

    i got divorced and need to change my name.

    • V.V.

      Hi Toni, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to change your name. If you do not want to mail in your documents, which will be returned, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

  9. Frankie j.

    Please mail me a new social security card

    • V.V.

      Hi Frankie, thank you for your question. 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 apply online. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to apply for a replacement Social Security card. If you are unable to apply online and you do not want to mail in your documents, which will be returned, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

  10. Timothy O.

    I need a replacement card

    • V.V.

      Hi Timothy, thank you for your question. 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 apply online. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to apply for a replacement Social Security card. If you are unable to apply online and you do not want to mail in your documents, which will be returned, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

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