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A Faster and More Convenient Way to Request a Social Security Number and Card 

January 10, 2025 • By

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Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card? We offer a faster and more convenient way for you to start – and possibly finish – the application online. When you visit our  Social Security number and card page, we’ll ask you a few questions to determine the best way […]

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Newlyweds: There May Be a Faster Way To Get a Social Security Card That Shows Your New Name 

August 29, 2024 • By

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If you tied the knot this summer – one of the most popular seasons for weddings – your big day is over. However, you may have at least one more thing to cross off your “To Do” list. If you need to change your last name on your Social Security card due to your marriage, […]

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What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information

August 21, 2024 • By

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Note: The Social Security Administration is providing the below information as a public service following reports of a data breach that is unrelated to SSA’s internal systems and data, neither of which has been compromised. With various reports of data breaches involving Social Security numbers in the media, we’d like to remind you about the […]

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Social Security Video Connect: Connect with Us from Anywhere

May 21, 2024 • By

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We are always thinking of ways to make doing business with us easier. With our Social Security Video Connect option, you can conduct business with us using video on your personal device, from your preferred location. Social Security Video Connect is available for: No-change replacement Social Security cards (U.S. citizens only). Date of birth corrections […]

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Need a New or Replacement Social Security Card? We’re Making it Easier!

March 19, 2024 • By

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Do you need a new or replacement Social Security card? Well, you’ve come to the right place! You may be able to complete, or at least start, your application on our website – and, if necessary, can even use our online scheduling tool to schedule an appointment at a local office. Get Started You can […]

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Save Your Place in Line with Mobile Check-in Express

October 19, 2023 • By

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Our Mobile Check-In Express feature makes it easier to check in if you must visit a Social Security office. To use Mobile Check-In Express, scan the QR code located at your local Social Security office. This will allow you to check in for: Scheduled and non-scheduled appointments. Services—including requesting a replacement Social Security card, a […]

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How SSA.gov Helps You

July 20, 2023 • By

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We’re excited to announce that we’ve added two screening tools to our redesigned website! SSA.gov provides you with many ways to learn about our programs and do business with us online. These tools are designed to help you determine your eligibility for benefits and help you request a replacement Social Security card. Benefits Screener You […]

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Social Security Cards Are Safer at Home

March 23, 2023 • By

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Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. It’s important to continue to safeguard personal documents such as your Social Security card. A Social Security card is not an identification document. In many situations, you only need to know your Social Security number (SSN). Your physical card is not necessary for most […]

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my Social Security: It’s Not Just for Retirees

September 8, 2022 • By

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You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from a personal my Social Security account. Calling or visiting a local Social Security office probably is rarely necessary once you have one. You can do much of your business with us online. With your personal my Social Security account, you can: Request […]

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Your Personal my Social Security Account and Your Career

May 12, 2022 • By

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Your online personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your career. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from it. Most people can conduct their business with us online with their account without contacting us, whether they receive benefits or not. If you are […]

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