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Request a replacement if your Social Security card was lost, stolen, or damaged.
Replace your card if it's lost, stolen, or damaged and you need it to get something done.
Replacing a Social Security card is free. To change vital information on your Social Security card, such as your name, go through the card replacement process. Depending on your situation, you may be able to request a replacement online or in person.
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.
To apply for a replacement card, you must provide one document to prove your identity. If you were born outside the U.S., you must also provide documents to prove your U.S. citizenship or current, lawful, work-authorized status.
If you lost your card, you may not need a replacement. In most cases, simply knowing your Social Security number (SSN) is enough. 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.
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.
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.
To make changes, you’ll need to request a replacement Social Security card. Depending on the change, your application may be completed either online or in person. Find out how to replace your Social Security Number card or request a card for the first time.
Who is this request for? Adult (age 18 and older) Child (age 17 and younger) Replacement card screener.