Manage your Social Security number, which is your first and continuous connection to us. Replace your card if it's lost, stolen, or damaged and you need it to get something done. Request a Social Security number if you don't have one.

Request a replacement if your Social Security card was lost, stolen, or damaged.

Applying for a Social Security Card is free! IMPORTANT: You MUST provide a properly completed application and the required evidence before we can process your application. We can only accept original documents or documents certified by the custodian of the original record.

6 天之前 · You can use a Social Security card as an ID, to get a job, or collect benefits. Learn how to replace or correct a card. And find out how to get one for the first time for yourself or a baby.

2019年5月2日 · 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. There’s no need to sit in traffic or visit a local office or Card Center.

2025年1月10日 · Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card? We offer a faster and more convenient way for you to start – and possibly finish – the application online. When you visit our Social Security number and card page, we’ll ask you a few questions to determine the best way for you to apply.

Access Social Security services, manage your benefits, and find information about card replacement, benefit verification, and more.

We issue three types of Social Security cards. All cards show your name and Social Security number. If you are not a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may have a work restriction listed on your card. The chart below explains the three types of cards that we issue:

There are currently over 50 different versions of the Social Security card, all of which are valid. Until 1976, original SSN cards and replacement cards were different. The following chart lists the changes in the SSN card with effective dates.

To save you a trip to the Social Security Office you can now apply for your SSN and card (SSN card) on the same application form you will use to apply for permission to work legally in the United States (U.S.).