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1 How do I replace a lost Social Security card?
2 What if I move after filing my Application for a SSN Card?
3 How do I correct my date of birth on Social Security’s records?
4 Where should I send my completed Application for a Social Security Card?
5 I received a notice stating my name and Social Security number do not match. What should I do?
6 I have never had a Social Security number. How do I obtain one?
7 Are Social Security numbers re-assigned after a person dies?
8 If I submit Form SS-5 to a local office, will I get a card immediately?
9 Is there any significance to the numbers assigned in the Social Security number?
10 How can I get a different Social Security number assigned to me?
11 How long does it take to process a replacement Social Security card?
12 What types of Social Security cards does SSA issue?
13 How can I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?
14 Is it illegal to laminate your Social Security card?
15 How do noncitizens without permission to work get a Social Security number?
16 Which Social Security numbers are invalid (impossible) ?
17 Do the numbers in a Social Security number have any meaning?
18 Can I cancel my Social Security number?
19 How do I apply for a Social Security card if I live outside the U.S.?
20 Can I use the metal or plastic versions of Social Security cards?
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