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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 Are Social Security numbers re-assigned after a person dies?
6 I applied for my baby's Social Security number in the hospital but have not received it. How long must I wait?
7 Is there any significance to the numbers assigned in the Social Security number?
8 How can I get a different Social Security number assigned to me?
9 How can I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?
10 How do noncitizens without permission to work get a Social Security number?
11 Which Social Security numbers are invalid (impossible) ?
12 How do I apply for a Social Security card if I live outside the U.S.?
13 Can I use the metal or plastic versions of Social Security cards?
14 When I came to this country, I purchased a Social Security card from someone on the street. I used it when I obtained employment. What happens to all
15 Updated - How do you replace a damaged social security card?
16 Can I request a new Social Security number because I object to the numbers in mine?
17 How do I change my citizenship status on Social Security’s records?
18 How many Social Security numbers have been issued since the program started?
19 How can I recognize a valid Social Security card?
20 I received a notice from Social Security that shows an incorrect gender. How do I correct this?
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