How to Replace a Social Security Card
Social Security cards are a way to identify people and are very important. Sometimes, the card can be lost and that means you have to replace it as soon as possible. If the card is stolen, then you also must replace it as soon as possible. This process is not hard and involves a few simple steps.
Determine if your card was lost or stolen. There is a difference between misplacing your card in your home and not being able to find it and having it stolen. A stolen card means that somebody can attempt to steal your identity. Report a stolen card to the police, the Social Security Administration and to the Federal Trade Commission. A police report can help a great deal if you later find out you are victim of identity theft.
Go to your local Social Security office and get an application for a Social Security card. Do not forget to bring proof of identification with you. This proof can be a state-issued identification, a driver's license or a military identification. If you cannot make it to a Social Security office, then contact Social Security at ssa.gov to get the application mailed to you. The website also allows you to download the application and print it. You can use your local library if you do not have a printer.
Go over the application and fill it out. Make sure that you have entered all the correct information.
Give the application, along with your proof of identification, to the person at the Social Security office. Be sure to tell him or her why you need a new Social Security card. Take your new card and keep it safe. Do not let others gain access to your new Social Security card.