How to Apply for a Replacement Social Security Card

You can apply for a replacement social security card online, by mail or in person at your local social security office. There is no charge for this service.

Apply online

You can apply for a replacement Social Security card online if you have a Social Security account, and if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses)
• Are not requesting a name change or any other change to your card; and
• Have a driver's license or state-issued identification card from one of the many participating states or the District of Columbia.

Apply in person at a Social Security office that serve your area

Visit the SSA website to find your local social security office

You will need to:

• Fill out Form SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card
• Bring the following original documents:
  • Evidence of citizenship –
    • U.S. birth certificate or
    • U.S. passport
    • Certificate of Citizenship or
    • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Evidence of age –
    • U.S. birth certificate or
    • U.S. passport
  • Evidence of identity –
    • U.S. driver's license or
    • U.S. State-issued non-driver identity card or
    • U.S. passport

Apply by mail:

Mail to any Social Security Office. Visit the SSA website to find your local social security office

Mail signed Form SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card, and The following original documents (Social Security office will return any documents you mail to them)

• Driver's license or ID card, and
• U.S. Birth certificate or U.S. passport, or Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization

For more information visit the SSA's Replacement Card site