Social Security Card Replacement : How do I apply for a replacement Social Security number card online?

You can use your personal my Social Security account to request a replacement Social Security number (SSN) 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.
• Have a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card from one of the participating states or the District of Columbia.

You should then:

• Log in to your personal my Social Security account.
• Select “Replace your Social Security Card”.
• Answer the screening questions to confirm eligibility.
• Enter personal information such as name, SSN, date of birth, address, and state driver’s license or ID information.

If you are a U.S. citizen, but have not gotten a replacement SSN card or name change recently, you may not be eligible to use the online replacement card application in my Social Security. Non-citizens are not eligible to use the online replacement card application.

If you cannot apply for a card online, you will need to provide the required documents. We need to see different documents depending on citizenship and the type of card you are requesting. You should fill out and print an Application for a Social Security Card and contact your local Social Security office.

There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free.

What is a “my Social Security” online account and how do I get one?

A personal my Social Security account is an online service you can use to check your Social Security information and conduct some business with us. To find all the services available and how to create an account, go to our my Social Security page. You can trust that your information is safe with us. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) requires us to protect the information we collect from you. We respect your right to privacy and we protect it when you visit our website.

We partnered with Login.gov and ID.me to provide alternative methods for members of the public to access their personal my Social Security account. You may have previously created an account with Login.gov or ID.me. If not, you can create one.

When you access our website to sign in to your account, you will have the choice to sign in with a my Social Security username and password you previously created or to sign in with a Login.gov or ID.me account.

If this is your first time trying to access my Social Security, you must choose to sign in with a Login.gov or an ID.me account. You will be directed to Login.gov or ID.me to register for an account if you do not have one. After successfully registering for your Login.gov or ID.me account, you will be redirected to our website to read and agree to the my Social Security Terms of Service. From there, you can complete the registration and access your my Social Security account.