The Application for a Social Security Card (SS-5) can be used by anyone who has never been issued a card, needs a replacement card or has changed his or her name.

Your Social Security Earnings Statement ... Find a Social Security Office ... Requesting a Social Security Card

Social Security number & card: Get a new or replacement card ... Get a New or Replacement Card ... You need a Social Security number to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some

Ask for an Original if you never had a Social Security number. Ask for a Replacement if your original card was lost or stolen. However, you may not need to get a replacement card.

The link below will open a new window with the instructions for obtaining a new or replacement Social Security Card.

To replace a lost Social Security card you must complete an application for a Social Security Card, ... How to Get your Social Security Card replacement ... How to Order a Replacement Social Security Card

Is there any way that I can request a replacement over the internet? ... Social Security Offices How to Locate and What Social Security Services are Available. www.social-securities-aid.com

Even though you apply for a replacement card, Social Security takes no action on the loss of the original card. Reporting a lost or stolen card to us will not prevent its misuse.

If you lose your Social Security Card you will be asked to fill out an application for a replacement card which is Form SS-5. Next you will be asked to show documents that establish you are who...

The best thing to do with a Social Security Card is to keep it in a fireproof storage box and take it out only when you need to use it.