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Replace a Social Security card for an adultUpdatedTo get a replacement card: Step 1 : Gather documents proving your: Identity U.S. citizenship if you have not established your citizenship with us Immigration status if you are not a U.S. citizen Step...
Change a name on a Social Security cardTo change your name on your Social Security card: Step 1 : Gather documents proving your: Legal name change; Marriage document ; Divorce decree ; Certificate of Naturalization showing a new name ; or...
Replace a Social Security card for a childTo replace a Social Security card for a child: Step 1 : Gather documents proving your: Child's Identity U.S. citizenship if you have not established the child's U.S...
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...
Processing time for Social Security card applied for at birthEach state or jurisdiction has different processing times. See the Social Security Card Application at Birth: Average State Processing Times chart to find out how long your state takes to...
Request a Social Security number for a newbornUpdatedYou will have an option to complete this request at the hospital when you apply for your baby's birth certificate. The state agency that issues birth certificates will share your child's information...
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...
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SSA cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by such websites. If we provide a link to such a website, this does not constitute an endorsement by SSA or any of its employees of the information or products presented on the non-SSA website.
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