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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 Updated - I applied for my baby's Social Security number in the hospital but have not received it. How long must I wait?
10 Is there any significance to the numbers assigned in the Social Security number?
11 How long does it take to process a replacement Social Security card?
12 How can I get a different Social Security number assigned to me?
13 What types of Social Security cards does SSA issue?
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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