Replace Social Security card (2024)

FAQs

Can I get a replacement social security card at my local office? ›

Visit a local office

Fill out the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) (PDF) and bring it to your local office along with unexpired identification. Documents must be original or have a signature, stamp, or raised seal from the issuing agency. We don't accept photocopies.

Once you complete your application (online or in person), we will mail your card to the address that you provided on your application. You should receive your card within 7-10 business days.

In most states, you can use your personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card. If you are not able to do that, you can still begin your application online and self-schedule an appointment to complete it in your local Social Security office or Card Center.

IMPORTANT : If you are completing this application on behalf of someone else, you must provide evidence that shows your authority to sign the application as well as documents to prove your identity and the identity of the person for whom you are filing the application.

An acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information (date of birth or age) and preferably a recent photograph. For example, as proof of identity Social Security must see your: U.S. driver's license; State-issued non-driver identification card; or.

If you do need a replacement, we make it easy. Answer a few questions to see if you can complete the request online, or if you need to finish part or all of your request in person. Either way, you'll receive your Social Security card in the mail within 14 days after your application is completed.

To request a different Social Security number, contact your local Social Security office for an in-person appointment.

The easiest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits is by using our online application. You will need to create or log in to your personal my Social Security account.

Once we verify your clients' information, they will receive their replacement card by mail. Please understand that we do not issue cards at our offices or online.

What can I use instead of Social Security card? ›

You'll need to show us a U.S. driver's license, a state issued non-driver identification card, or a U.S. passport to prove your identity. Sometimes you may also need to prove your current U.S. citizenship or lawful noncitizen status with a birth certificate or passport.

A personal identification number protects your account. Your card account has federal consumer protection, and your money is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If your card is lost or stolen, it will be replaced.

There is no official provision for individuals to obtain a digital copy of their Social Security number in the United States. Social Security numbers are typically issued in physical form through official documents, such as Social Security cards.

The most common documentation for proof of SSN includes:

Social Security card. 1040 Tax Return (federal or state versions acceptable) W2 and/or 1099s (includes 1099 MISC, 1099G, 1099R, 1099SSA, 1099DIV, 1099S, 1099INT)

AS WE EXPAND IN-PERSON SERVICE, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO: -GO ONLINE AT WWW.SSA.GOV, - CALL OUR NATIONAL 800 NUMBER AT 1-800-772-1213 OR 1-800- 325-0778 TTY, TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS IN ADVANCE.

The easiest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits is by using our online application. You will need to create or log in to your personal my Social Security account.

The easiest way to get a Social Security number (SSN) for your newborn is to apply when you provide information for your baby's birth certificate in the hospital. If you wait to apply for a number at a Social Security office, there may be delays while we verify your child's birth certificate.

It takes your State about 9 weeks to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) about your baby's birth. After the birth is registered, SSA will issue your baby a Social Security number. The card will be mailed to you about one week after SSA is notified by the State of your baby's birth.