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Replace Your Social Security Card Online

May 2, 2019 • By

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" "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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Comments

  1. Yerlan

    Hello! I have had a SS Card in 2009. But i used it at that time when i was in USA. Now I am not in USA. But, i want to go back. Can I use that SS? Thanks

    • S.D.

      Thanks for your question, Yerlan. Yes, you should use the same Social Security number that we issued you in the past. If you need to get a replacement card once you return to this country, check out our Social Security Number and Card webpage. If you click on Step 1, you can learn what documents you will need. All submitted documents must be originals or copies certified by the issuing agency, and we will return them to you. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus webpage for details on getting help with your Social Security number. We hope this helps

  2. Alfie A.

    i need to replace a lost card for my 15 year old daughter. Can I do that online?

  3. Diane P.

    We need a replacement card for our Granddaughter. Her Father, our Son passed away and she is a runaway. We have all the birth and death certificates. How can we do this. We are trying to get her Life Insurance policy her Father left her. Her Mother is another state and is court ordered not to contact her.

    • S.D.

      Hi, Diane. We are sorry for your loss. You did not indicate your granddaughter’s age, but she will probably need to submit the application for a replacement Social Security card herself. For instructions, see our Social Security and Coronavirus webpage. You might also want to review our If You Are the Survivor webpage to explore whether she might be eligible for survivors benefits on her father’s record. If you have any questions, please call your local Social Security office. You’ll find the contact information using our Office Locator. We hope this is helpful.

      • Diane P.

        Hi Sue, thank you for the info, however she is a minor and we don’t know where she is at the moment. We need the card to apply for the life insurance policy her Father left her.

  4. Dana P.

    To legally change my name, do I need to change my name on my drivers license first?

    • S.D.

      Hi, Dana. Thanks for reading our blog and for your question. To change your name on your Social Security card, you must show us proof of your legal name change. We must see original documents, which we will return to you. For more information and to see what documents are needed, visit our Frequently Asked Question. We hope this helps.

  5. Sonia M.

    i need a new ss card

    • V.V.

      Hi Sonia, 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!

  6. Alexis B.

    My card went missing and I have no clue where it is, last I saw it was in a drawer that i hid it in and it ended up going missing.

  7. Jessie L.

    I need a social security card

    • V.V.

      Hi Jessie, 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!

  8. Brenda L.

    I lost my card

  9. Brenda L.

    I lost my Social Security card

    • V.V.

      Hi Brenda, 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!

  10. Einar M.

    Hello, I need a new copy of my ss card to qualify for a new apartment.i was told to go online. Where do I go a d ehy is it so difficult?

    • V.V.

      Hi Einar, thank you 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 Social Security and Coronavirus web page for details on getting help with your Social Security number. 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to process replacement Social Security card requests by phone at this time.

      • Chrystal A.

        I lost my social security card and I.d. a few years ago. I have tried REPEATEDLY to set up a my ssa account and everytime I have been told it cant be set up using the ssn I provide.

        • V.V.

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

        • Thadeus M.

          Literally the same thing keeps happening to me. The site says i’m using the wrong name but clearly its my name so i’m at a lose. I’ve contact the U.S admin number with no help and i’ve contacted my local SS office with no help MULTIPLE times. At this point i would just like to get this card so i no longer have to deal with this nonsense, it is very frustrating.

          • V.V.

            Hi Thadeus, thanks for using our blog and we are sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing with your my Social Security account. Check out our Social Security Number and Card web page for details on how to get a new, replacement or corrected Social Security card. If you click on Step 1, you can learn what documents you will need. All submitted documents must be either originals or certified copies by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. All documents will be returned to you.

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

    • Patrick N.

      I rost my SS card

      • V.V.

        Hi Patrick, 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!

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