Replace Your Social Security Card Online
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: November 3, 2023
Need to replace your lost or misplaced Social Security card? If you live in a qualifying state, our online application makes getting a replacement card easier than ever. There’s no need to sit in traffic or visit a local office or Card Center.
As long as you’re only requesting a replacement card, and no other changes, you can use our free online service from the comfort of your home or office. All you need to do is create a personal my Social Security account.
Your identity and personal information matter to us. We protect your information by using strict identity verification and security features. The application process has built-in features to detect fraud and confirm your identity. Once you have a personal account, simply follow the instructions to replace your Social Security card.
In many cases, even if you lost your card, you may not need a replacement. Most of the time, simply knowing your Social Security number is enough. Visit our website to find out whether you can request your replacement Social Security card online or what the requirements are in your area on our website.
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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
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beverly j.
i need a replacement card as soon as possible
Robert J.
Hi there:
I made an error on the form to get a replacement card. I’d like to have my error corrected as soon as possible.
What do I need to do?
Thanks,
Rob
Sue
Rob, thank you for your question and for reading our blog. Please contact the Social Security office where you mailed your completed SS-5 form and required documents to discuss correcting the error. You’ll find the phone number at our Office Locator. We hope this helps.
Chris
Hello, how can I apply for an SSN ineligibility forma online?
Sue
Hi, Chris. Thank you you for using our blog and for your question. We suggest working with your local Social Security office to obtain an SSN ineligibility letter. You’ll find the phone number in our Office Locator. Please be aware that our call volume and wait times are longer than normal, so please be patient. We hope this information helps.
ROBIN C.
MY SON NEED TO GET A REPLACEMENT SSCARD,HOW CAN I GET THE FORM TO FILL OUT .
Keith
Please check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for details on obtaining a replacement card. If your son only needs to provide proof of his SSN, he can call his local office and ask for an SSN printout. Here is how to 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.
Terri B.
Can I apply for a new social security number due to my original social security number was hacked?
Keith
Hello, Terri. Thanks for reading the blog and for your question. There are only a few circumstances in which we would assign a different Social Security number. Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions that outlines when we can assign a different number. To learn more about the steps you can take to prevent or resolve issues of identity theft, read our publication: “Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number.” We hope this helps!
Pennie B.
Hi there,
What is the best way to get a replacement social security card for my daughter. Can I do this online?
Vonda
Thank you for using our blog, Pennie. 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.
Erin L.
Hello
I am a social worker and currently have a client whom is homeless. His name has come up on an income based housing waitlist but they needed him to have his SS card. We mailed in app requesting it over 2 months ago and still have not heard back. He will lose out on this housing oppritunity if we are not able to show proof that he has at least applied.
Sue
Hi, Erin. We apologize for the delay. Please have your client call his local Social Security office to check the status of his replacement card. You’ll find the number here at our Office Locator. If the housing agency will accept a printout of his SSN, we can give him a printout. If we cannot help him by phone, fax, mail, or online, we may be able to schedule an in-office appointment. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more information. Our call volume and wait times are longer than normal, so please be patient.
Ms. P.
Have him call his local Social Security Office toll free number and Ask for Desk Help for a replacement social security card. A representative will get on the line and with the appropriate information verified, you will then get the status. Just make sure everything is updated.
Blesses!
Ian
how do i get a replacement SS card for my daughter
Johnique S.
I was seeing did I order my social security replacement card
Vonda
Hi Johnique, 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!
Varun
I am an international grad student on F1 visa, how do I apply for an SSN ineligibility form ?
Sue
Hi, Varun. Thank you you for using our blog and for your question. We suggest working with your local Social Security office to obtain an SSN ineligibility letter. You’ll find the phone number in our Office Locator. Please be aware that our call volume and wait times are longer than normal, so please be patient. We hope this information helps.