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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. Mya W.

    change name

    • V.V.

      Hi Mya, 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.

  2. SUNG H.

    Hi ! I lost social security card. How do I replace?

    • V.V.

      Hi Sung, thanks for using our blog. 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 cannot request a replacement card online, call your local office and request that we mail you an SSN printout instead of a replacement Social Security card. We are unable to process replacement Social Security card requests by phone at this time.

  3. mariami

    i need download ss5 aplication form for my boy, i already registered, read nesesary documents wich i send but i couldn’t find ss5 form.

    • V.V.

      Hi Mariami, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to get a New, Replacement or Corrected Social Security card. We hope this helps!

  4. James D.

    I need to replace my Medicare card. *** – ** – ***

    • A.C.

      Hello, James. Good news! 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. Hope this helps!

  5. Rosa G.

    Quiero una targets de seguro de reemplazo, como puedo descargar el formulario ss5.

  6. Iliana C.

    My SS account is locked and I can’t access a SS% form to replace my SS card. Is there any way to obtain it? I tried with Google but Is not printable. Thank you,
    Iliana Combs
    786.234.6786
    iliana.combs@yahoo.com

    • A.C.

      Hi, Iliana. 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office.

      As far as your Social Security card, 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.
      Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.

  7. Kenneth L.

    Need a SS5 form

    • V.V.

      Hi Kenneth, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to get a new, replacement or corrected Social Security card.

  8. Tempie H.

    I need a replacement ss card for my daughter

  9. Rosalie A.

    I need a SS replacement card

    • V.V.

      Hi Rosalie, 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. Dennis A.

    I need a new social security card

    • V.V.

      Hi Dennis, 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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