How to Order a Replacement Social Security Card
Losing a social security card is an experience that leaves you in fear of identity theft. It is also an inconvenience when you need this piece of information immediately for employment or other purposes. Ordering a replacement card is a simple process that will have you back in business in no time.
- Gather all of the needed documents so that you are able to prove your identity. If you are not established as a United States citizen, you will also need to have documents that prove your citizenship and immigration status. The documents that are needed in order to prove your identity include a U.S. passport, U.S. driver’s license or a state-issued identification card. To prove citizenship, you need a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization. All documents that you obtain are required to be the original documents. If you are unable to obtain original documents, you must obtain certified copies from the issuing agency. This does not include documents that have been notarized.
- Obtain an application for a replacement social security card and fill out all required information. This information includes your full name, place and date of birth, social security number, citizenship, ethnicity, race, gender, parents’ names at the time of birth, parents’ social security numbers and your current place of residence.
- Submit your completed application to the Social Security Administration office in your area and wait for your replacement social security card to arrive in the mail. Once all of your documents have been sufficiently verified, you will receive your card within 10 business days.