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The Social Security Administration (SSA) website contains links to websites not affiliated with the United States government. These may include State and Local governmental agencies, international agencies, and private entities.
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Cost for a Social Security cardThe Social Security Administration does not charge for a Social Security card. Some private companies, not affiliated with Social Security or any other government agency, charge fees for this...
Time it takes to receive a replacement Social Security cardOnce we have verified your documents, we will mail your replacement card. You should receive your card within 10 business days from the date on your receipt. If you do not receive the replacement...
Legal requirements to provide your Social Security numberThe Social Security number was originally devised to keep an accurate record of each individual’s earnings, and to subsequently monitor benefits paid under the Social Security program. However...
Get a Social Security card from a local officeYou cannot receive a Social Security card from a local office because we do not print them onsite. We print Social Security cards in a secure location. If we successfully process your...
Request for a different Social Security numberWe do not routinely assign different Social Security numbers. Generally, only the following circumstances are used to assign a different number: Sequential numbers have been assigned to members...
Determining Social Security numbersAn invalid Social Security number is one that we never assigned. On June 25, 2011, we began assigning Social Security numbers differently than in the past. Today, Social Security...
Correcting a date of birth on Social Security's recordsCorrecting my date of birth on Social Security's records How do I correct my date of birth on Social Security's records? To change your date of birth shown in our records: Step 1: Gather documents...
Notification my name and Social Security number do not matchUpdatedVerify that the name and Social Security number on your Social Security card is correct and if the name and Social Security number on the card matches your employer's payroll records and...
Laminating your Social Security cardNo it is not illegal, but it’s best not to laminate your card. Laminated cards make it difficult, if not impossible, to detect important security features and an employer may refuse to accept it. The...
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