Having a social security card is important. Social Security numbers are used to get bank accounts, loans, government benefits, licenses, and many more things. Applying for these things sometimes involves having proof of your social security number: your Social Security card.
You should never carry around your Social Security card with you due to the potential of identity theft. You should always keep it in a safe place. Luckily, if you lose your Social Security card, you may have it replaced. You may receive three Social Security card replacements per year, with a maximum of ten cards in a lifetime (although you may go through special procedures to replace it after that).
In this article, I will show you the steps to get a Social Security card replacement so you can always have this important document nearby.
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Instructions
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To get a Social Security Card Replacement, you must have proper documentation. You must have proof of your citizenship, such as a passport or United States birth certificate. You must also have proof of your identity, such as a driver's license or passport. All of your documents must be original or certified copies.
If you do not have your birth certificate and passport, other acceptable documents may include employee ID card, school ID card, health insurance card (not a Medicare card), or U.S. military ID card. You should contact your local Social Security office if you do not have any of these.
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Complete the Application For a Social Security Card (link below). To complete the application, you will need to provide a mailing address, date of birth, and social security number.
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Print the application. It must be on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper with blue or black ink. The only alternative to this is if you live overseas and are requesting a Social Security card replacement, in which case you may use A4 size paper (8.25 x 11.7).
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Mail or take the application and documents to your local Social Security office. Any original documents sent will be mailed back to you.
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You will receive a Social Security card replacement after your information has been received and your documents have been verified.
Tips & Warnings
Fill out your application for a Social Security card replacement legibly in blue or black ink.
I prefer sending important documents through certified mail, just to be on the safe side, especially when sending a certified copy of a birth certificate or passport.
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