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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. Nicole M.

    When will the offices reopen so I can go get a replacement ssn card immediately. Thank you in advance.

  2. Victor M.

    I don’t understand why my birthdate is wrong by one day as far as my recent tax and SSA data. It was correct until a few years ago I believe.
    How can I fix this wrong birthdate and what does a certified copy of a document mean ? How would I certify my original birth certificate if I do not want to mail the original ?

    Thank you
    Victor

  3. Blaze B.

    I need the SS5 form Please reply

    • V.V.

      Hi Blaze, 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. Thanks!

  4. Teresa M.

    I need a new social security card

    • V.V.

      Hi Teresa, 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.

  5. Mary T.

    I am having trouble downloading an SS5 Application. I am unable to access it online. Could you send a PDF to my e-mail address? The address is prettybird55@hotmail.com or send to my x-husband’s address: Name on file is:
    Mary Theresa Rugile
    Box 3345
    Basalt, Colorado 81621

    Thank You,
    Mary Theresa McKeon

  6. Karima A.

    Dear sir/ madam,

    My present name is Karima Alobaidi. I became Naturalized US citizen in July 10, 2019. My name has changed from what it was on my pervious SS card, Karimah Saud A Al Obaidi.

    Please advised, what do I need to replaced my name, receive a new SS card and change my status from resident to citizen status.
    I have been at the 10703 Stancliff office in Huston, Texas several times but the office because of the Covid-19 is closed. Can I send my passport as proof of citizen ship, and my original SS card, as i am worried about losing my Certificate of Naturalization ?

    Sincerely yours
    Karima Alobaidi

  7. Ketsally c.

    I lost my social security card I need to replace it I need the application form for ss5 please

    • V.V.

      Hi Ketsally, 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.

  8. Amanda S.

    I need a SS5 application please

    • V.V.

      Hi Amanda, 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. We hope this helps.

  9. Jason N.

    My wife and I recently adopted a child. What form do we need to get a new Social Security card for our adopted son

    • V.V.

      Hi Jason, congratulations on the adoption! We can assign your adopted child a Social Security number before the adoption is complete, but you may want to wait until the adoption is finalized. Then, you can apply for the number using your child’s new name, with your name as parent. Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to get a new, replacement or corrected Social Security card. You may also find our Social Security Numbers for Children publication helpful. We hope this helps!

  10. Valerie W.

    Please mail me a replacement card for social security card

    • V.V.

      Hi Valerie, 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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