How do I obtain a replacement SS card?
Q) How do I obtain a replacement SS card?
A) According to the Social Security Administration: You can get an original Social Security card or a replacement card if yours is lost or stolen. There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free.
You can use a my Social Security account to request a replacement Social Security card online if you:
Are a U.S. citizen age 18 years or older with a U.S. mailing address;
Are not requesting a name change or any other change to your card; and
Have a valid driver’s license or a state-issued identification card from one of the following:
District of Columbia (driver’s license only);
Idaho (driver’s license only);
Iowa;
Kentucky;
Michigan;
Mississippi;
Nebraska;
New Mexico;
North Dakota (driver’s license only);
Pennsylvania (driver’s license only);
Washington; or
Wisconsin (driver’s license only).
If you cannot apply for a card online, you will need to:
Show the required documents. We need to see different documents depending on your citizenship and the type of card you are requesting. See Learn What Documents You Need to find out what documents you will have to show.
Fill out and print an Application for a Social Security Card; and
Take or mail your application and documents to your local Social Security office.
For complete instructions, please go to New or Replacement Social Security Number and Card.https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3755/How-do-I-apply-for-a-new-or-replacement-Social-Security-number-card
According to the Social Security Administration – Each state or jurisdiction has different processing times. See the chart below to find out how long your state takes to process the card application.
If you waited the indicated length of time and still have not received your child’s Social Security card, visit your local Social Security office. You also can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you live outside the United States, refer to Service Around the World.
Keep your child’s Social Security card in a safe place with other important documents. Do not carry it with you.
Click on the link to view the chart that shows the time it takes for each state to send the application and paperwork to Social Security. Allow an additional two weeks for Social Security to send the card in the mail. https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=3747&hitOffset=168+167+166+162+158+157+150+149+116+115+114+69+68+64+63+62+58+44+13+12+11