Social Security Card Replacement

What Is a Social Security Card?

A Social Security card records the 9-digit Social Security number (SSN) that’s assigned to U.S. citizens and residents. The official document allows the U.S. Government to monitor individuals for social security reasons.

Social Security Cards are also used as a form of identification and for tax purposes. Some situations where you need your Social Security card include:

• Applying for a job
• Opening a bank account
• Accessing benefits
• Filing tax returns

Who Needs a Social Security Card Replacement?

You’ll need a Social Security card replacement if your original card is lost, stolen, or damaged. You’ll also need a replacement if the personal information on the card needs to be corrected or updated.

You should only request a Social Security card replacement when one of the above situations applies to you.

What Do I Need to Get a Social Security Replacement?

You need to provide certain documents to apply for a Social Security card replacement.

These document requirements vary depending on whether you’re a U.S. born citizen or a non-citizen.

Social Security requirements for U.S. born citizens

If you’re a U.S. born citizen, you’ll need to prove your citizenship, age, and identity.

You can use the following documents:

• To prove citizenship, you can provide a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport
• To prove your age, you can present a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, religious record, or U.S. hospital record of birth
• To prove your identity, you can use your U.S. passport, U.S. driver’s license, or non-driver ID card

Social Security card for non-citizens

If you’re a non-citizen, you’ll need documents to prove the following:

You must have the original documents or certified copies from the issuing agency.

• 1. Age
• 2. Identity
• 3. Work eligibility
• 4. Immigration status