Documents You Need for a Social Security Card

If you are unable to see the selection boxes below, use the text alternative.

Choose an answer in each box below, and we’ll tell you what you need.

Once you find out what you need, you can get an application.

What kind of card do you need--Original, Replacement or Corrected?

Ask for an Original if you never had a Social Security number.

Ask for a Replacement if your original card was lost or stolen. However, you may not need to get a replacement card. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important.

Ask for Corrected card if you have a card and need a name change, a name correction, or need to change a restrictive legend on your card.

Are you, or is the applicant, an adult or a child?

Are you, or is the applicant, a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted to the U.S?

Note: When you press Submit, you will see a separate window that tells you what you need. Be sure to close it after you are finished.

If you have any questions about the documents you need for a Social Security Number, contact the Social Security office nearest you.


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