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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. Rajendraprasad M.

    I need to apply for Replacement social security card. I don’t see where to download or print the ss5 application form. I live in NC.

    • V.V.

      Hi there, 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.

  2. Sharon S.

    I can’t get replacement cards for my children on line? Iam the gaurdian of my grandchildren misplaced their cards now I need new ones.

  3. Thanh c.

    Hi , I would like to replacement sosocialsecurity card , I try to do that on online but it doesn’t work . So please email me back and let me khow how .thank you

    • V.V.

      Hi Thanh, 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, check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for the options on how to apply for a replacement Social Security card. 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.

  4. Luther V.

    This site is a sack of lies
    It claims yjat getting a new social secutity is simppe and easy
    Well it isn’t either one of them. So how about sending mr the easy instruction that you keep patting yourselves on the back for
    luther.leach@yahoo.com

    • V.V.

      Hi Luther, thanks for using our blog. 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.

  5. Russell D.

    How do I get a replacement social security card for my daughter who is 15 years old?

  6. Dennis R.

    I have recently discovered my date of birth is incorrect on my social security records.

    How do I change that with my local office being closed due to the virus?

    • V.V.

      Hi Dennis, thank you for your question. To correct your date of birth on your Social Security record, you will need to apply for a replacement Social Security card and provide required documentation. All documents must be either originals or certified copies. You will need to provide evidence of your age (for example, a U.S. public birth certificate) and current documentation for evidence of identity. See Learn What Documents You Need for a list of acceptable identity documents.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.

      Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to request a new, replacement or corrected Social Security card.

      • Victor M.

        What is a certified copy? I have scans of my birth certificate and license. Will those be sufficient for correcting a wrong birthdate?

  7. diane k.

    I lost my sociaux security card I need to apply for the remplacement.please help me to get one.thank you

    • Diane k.

      my email address is dianekavira96@gmail.com
      My home address is 5005 south waverly road #g.
      Zip code:48911
      Lansing
      Michigan.

    • V.V.

      Hi Diane, 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.

  8. Erma R.

    My granddaughter is 16 and her mother lost her ss card, and to get a new one her parents have to send there drivers liences in and both of them don’t have a liences, so can I get her replacement card.

  9. Dem k.

    I need to download ss5 form

    • V.V.

      Hi. Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to get a new, replacement or corrected card. We hope this helps!

      • Amer

        Hi I lost my social security card and I’m planning to get a drivers license can I still get my drivers license without my SS card?

        • A.C.

          Hi, Amer. You may want to contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to determine what documents they accept. Thanks!

  10. Christine F.

    I Need a replacement Social Security card!?

    • V.V.

      Hi Christine, 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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