Receiving a new social security card

If you lost your card, you may not need a replacement. In most cases, simply knowing your Social Security number is enough. But if you do need a replacement, we make it easy. Once you complete your application (online or in-person), you will receive your Social Security card in the mail.

Answer a few questions to find the best way to get what you need.
You can:

Request a copy of a lost, stolen, or damaged card
Update or correct your personal information (e.g. name, citizenship, sex identification, date of birth)
Request a Social Security number for the first time

Age

Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No

Citizenship

Is the card for a U.S. Citizen? Yes No Back Next

Mailing address

Do you have a U.S. mailing address This includes Army, Fleet, and Diplomatic Post Office addresses (APO, FPO, & DPO). Yes No Back Next

Who the request is for

Are you applying for yourself or someone else? Yourself Someone Else Choose "Someone Else" if you are applying for a child.

Request type

What do you need to do?

Get a replacement card (replacement only. no changes) Change my name Change other information Get a Social Security Number for the first time

"Change other information" could include your sex identification, citizenship, date or place of birth corrections, or changes to your parent's names.

Proof of Identity

Which form of identification do you want to use? Using a driver's license or State issued ID is the fastest option to complete your request.

Driver's license State issued ID card Other form of ID Which state or district issued your identification? Back Next

Change your name

Is the name change because you got married? Yes No Which state issued your marriage certificate? Back Next

We are unable to provide online options that meet your needs. Visit your local SSA office for personalized assistance with your Social Security number and card.

You can request your card online today!

Sign in or create an account to submit your request

You can replace your card online and receive it in 14 days. You can also use your account to check the status of your request and manage other benefits you receive from us.

Trouble signing in?

Start the application online and visit your local SSA office for additional guidance for completing your application.

Prefer to talk to someone?

You can start your Social Security number (SSN) card application online. Once you've submitted your request, visit your local SSA office for additional guidance for completing your application. You will need to give us some of the information you provided again.