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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Angel F.
My kids father lost our son ssnumber. Need to get a replace card.
V.V.
Hi Angel. See 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.
Lawrence Z.
Good morning, I lost my daughter’s social security card. Do I need to go into the branch office to replace it and what documents are required if so.
V.V.
Hi Lawrence, thank you for your question. See 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.
Charles M.
Does the Social Security Card office furnish you with a copy of your Social Security card until you’re actual car arrives
A.C.
Hi, Charles. You will receive a receipt once you have applied for a replacement card but not a copy. The actual card should arrive within 10 business days. Thanks!
William A.
We need to get replacement SS cards for our granddaughters ages 16 and 12, both of their cards are lost. How do I go about this. I have a SS account but there doesn’t seem to be a way to apply for their cards on the site
Walt
You can’t use your mySSA account to get a replacement card for someone else..
Teresa M.
I need to replace my SS card
Alexander B.
I need to replace my social security card and birth certificate. I just need guidance on doing so, thats easiest and fastest. Thank you.
A.C.
Hi, Alexander. First, 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. As far as your birth certificate, you can contact the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state where you were born for assistance. We hope this helps.
Justin L.
Need a social security card
K.O.
Hello Justin. You may NOT need a replacement Social Security card. In most cases, you will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is really the important thing. 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. We hope this helps.
JoAnn H.
I need a replacement card. When we got our new Medicare cards I accidentally tore up my ss card and threw it away. dumb of me.
K.O.
Hi, JoAnna. Sorry to hear you accidentally tore up the wrong card. First, 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. We hope this helps.
Joe F.
My Motor Vehicle License and my Social Security Card ‘s last name is spelled differently. The MVD requires they match. This is probably true for a Passport.
Do I have to go to the office to have this done rather than on line? What records do I need?
julie v.
I NEED TO REMOVE MY MARRIED NAME AS I WAS DIVORCED MANY YEARS AGO AND HAVE NEVER REMOVED IT. IT HAS MY MADIEN NAME AND MARRIED. How do i do this?
A.C.
Hi, Julie. Thanks for your question. In order to change your name on your Social Security card, you must show us a document that proves your legal name change. If the document you provide as evidence of a legal name change does not give us enough information to identify you in our records, you must show us an identity document in your old name (as shown in our records), and another identity document with your new name. We prefer a government issued document with your picture, as proof of identity. Any document you submit, must be an original or certified copy, current (not expired) and show your name, and other identifying information (date of birth or age).
We offer the option to mail your completed application with original or certified documents to your local Social Security office or nearest Card Center in your area. We hope this helps!