Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a New Social Security Card

This interactive guide simplifies the process of replacing your lost, stolen, or damaged Social Security card.

Your Social Security Number (SSN) is a critical piece of your identity in the United States, essential for employment and government services. The Social Security Administration (SSA) limits you to three replacement cards per year and ten in a lifetime to prevent fraud. It’s important to keep your card safe and only apply when necessary. Let’s begin by identifying who needs the new card.

To get started, who are you applying for?

For myself (an adult, age 18 or older) For a child (under age 18)
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