Replacement Card for a Noncitizen Adult 
You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen. However , you may not need to get a replacement card, knowing your Social Security number is what's important. You are limited to three 3 replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. Also , you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship. In general , only noncitizens who have permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security DHS can apply for a Social Security number. If you do not have permission to work but need a Social Security number for other purposes , see " If you do not have permission to work " for further information. Important You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies. All documents must be current not expired. We cannot accept a receipt showing you applied for the document. 

What original documents do I need? 
Immigration Status To prove your U.S. immigration status , you must show us your current U.S. immigration document, such as : Form I-551 Lawful Permanent Resident Card, Machine Readable Immigrant Visa ; I-766 Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit ; or I-94 Arrival / Departure Record or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport. If you are an F-1 or M-1 student , you also must show us your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. If you are a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor , you must show us your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status. Work Eligibility In general , only noncitizens who have permission to work from DHS can apply for a Social Security number. If you are a foreign worker , we only need to see an I-94 Arrival / Departure Record or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport showing a class of admis

user: Hello? Please, i'm a non citizen adult and i'm looking to get a replacement for a SSN card. Can i apply? Need documents for that?

assistant: Hi. Indeed, you can apply. As immigrant, first thing to do is to prove your immigration status to us. As such, you must present your current immigration document.

assistant: Can you prove your U.S immigration status?

user: Yeah, i can prove that, i have the proper documentation.

assistant: Perfect. Then you must show us one of the next documents: Form I-551 Immigrant Visa or I-766 EAD work permit.

user: No problem. I can do that. Please, i want to know something. All non citizens can apply for a SSN?

assistant: Sorry, but that would be a no. Just those non citizens who have work permit from DHS can apply for a Social security number.

user: I see. And what about if i'm a foreign worker? Can i apply too?

assistant: If that's the case. You'll just need to show us form I-94, Arrival or Departure Record or the admission stamp in your valid foreign passport showing a class of admission permitting to work. In some cases, workers must show form I-766 from DHS.

user: Um, ok, thanks. Just to be sure about an earlier point, only non citizens with work permit can apply for SSN, correct?

assistant: That's correct. Only those with work permit from DHS can apply.

user: Thanks. Look, i don't have this condition, but i wanted to know what i would need to show in case i need a social security number with tax purposes?

assistant: Sure, i can give you that information. If you have that case, you can apply for an individual Taxpayer identification number from the U.S IRS. You need to call the IRS toll free number to get more info.

user: Ok, got it. Last question, what about if i'm a student?

assistant: Well, if that' the case, aside the earlier documents, you'll need to show us your form I-20.