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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. Michael w.

    I’m trying to get me a new social security cards because I lost my card

    • Vonda

      Hi Michael, 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. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for details on getting help with your Social Security number. We hope this helps!

  2. Alex G.

    Hello,
    I am a father who gained (court ordered) full custody this year of my 2 year old son. He also lived with me all of 2020. How can I request a copy of his social security card, mother is not cooperating with me.

  3. Brian B.

    How do you request a replacement social security card for minor children?

  4. Jamie H.

    Is it possible for the biological parents or bio sibling to request a Social Security Card or number for a family member that has passed away?

    • Vonda

      Hi Jamie, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get a copy of a deceased person’s Social Security card application.

  5. Larry F.

    If someone steals my wallet with my Social security card in it how do I make sure they aren’t able to use it? How do I get a new card and number?

    • Sue

      Hi, Larry. So sorry to hear that your wallet was stolen. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a Self Lock process. Locking an SSN helps stop individuals from using stolen SSNs to gain work authorization through E-Verify.

      To learn what steps you can take to prevent or resolve issues of identity theft, read our publication, Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number.

      To determine 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 replacement card, please visit our Social Security Number and Card webpage. We hope this information helps!

  6. J P.

    Hi,
    I need a replacement SS card for a child. I have the required documents. but do I need to send in my original ID? As I need them for work.
    I also need the best address for Utah.
    Thanks, JP

    • Sue

      Hi JP, thanks for your question. First, realize that the child may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what’s important. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus webpage for details on getting help with a Social Security number. You’ll find the mailing address for your local office using our Social Security Office Locator. We hope this helps!

  7. Lesli A.

    I went in to my local social security office last year and provided all the documents and I.D. to get a copy of my sons social security card and they told my the replacement card would arrive in the mail however i never received it. Do i have to go back in since i have already provided everything for the copy?

    • Vonda

      For your security, Lesli, 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. You can call 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.

  8. MJ D.

    I requested a social security card replacement via mail back in November and submitted the application form, and the required documents. I received the original documents back (passport and birth certificate) but never received the replacement card nor any letter from the SSA office. How can I follow up on this?

    • Vonda

      Hi MJ, thanks for using our blog. Please call your local Social Security office. 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.

  9. Jackie D.

    I was awarded custody of my 14 year old daughter however she didn’t have her social security card. She has had one, I believe I’m needing a replacement. What do I do?

    • Vonda

      Thank you for using our blog, Jackie. That is not something that you can do online. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on how to replace a Social Security card for a child. To learn more on the process and what documents you and your child will need to get a card, please visit our Learn what documents you will need to get a Social Security Card web page. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

      • Lori S.

        Why would you recommend someone use the local office when SS has suspended all office visits as of March 2020? What am I missing, can you visit an office and so making this reply applicable?

  10. Sneh

    Hi,
    I got my citizenship in 2011. My social security account does not show my US citizenship. I called the Social Security office and they told me to fill the replacement card. I was wondering why do I need to fill the replacement card when I have the same name on my naturalization certificate and Social Security.

    • Vonda

      Thank you for your question, Sneh, and for reading our blog. Congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizen. You cannot update citizenship status with Social Security online. You will need to update your Social Security record by showing us your Certificate of Naturalization and completing an application for a corrected Social Security card. All submitted documents must be either originals or certified copies by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Please visit our Social Security and Coronavirus web page. If you believe you qualify for an in-office appointment, call your local office. You’ll find the contact information using our online Social Security Office Locator.

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