Replacement Card for a U.S. Born 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 is important. You are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. For example , changes in immigration status that require card updates may 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. 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. You may be able to request your replacement Social Security card online. Our online service is a fast and secure way to get a replacement. If you are age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address and have amySocial Securityaccount , you can apply for a replacement card online. For more information about creating my Social Security account and getting a replacement card online , visit our Social Security Number and Card website. 

What original documents do I need? 
Citizenship If you have not already established your U.S. citizenship with us , we need to see proof of U.S. citizenship. We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. These include a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport. Identity We can accept only certain documents as proof of identity. An acceptable document must be current not expired and show your name, identifying information date of birth or age and preferably a recent photograph. For example , as proof of identity Social Security must see your : U.S. driver's license ; State - issued non - driver identification card ; or U.S. passport. If you do not have one of these specific do

user: How do I get a replacement Social Security card?. I'm a U.S. born adult.

assistant: You can get a replacement for free if you lose your card, but you may not need to get a replacement since knowing your social security number is what's important.

assistant: The easiest way to apply for a replacement is if you have an my Social Security account. Do you?

user: I don't.

assistant: Do you want to create one?

user: Not right now.

user: What if I can't get one of the required documents?

assistant: In that case, we'll ask you for another suitable document. The submitted documents must be current, not expired and show your name, identifying information, date of birth and, preferably, a recent photograph.

user: Is there a limit to how many times I can get a replacement card, and, are there exceptions to the limits?

assistant: yes, there are limits. You are limited to only 3 replacements a year and 10 replacement during your lifetime. There are exceptions like changes in immigration status, legal name changes or if you can prove that you need the replacement to prevent a significant hardship.

user: What if I haven't yet stablished my citizenship with you guys?

assistant: then you'll need to show us a proof of your U.S. citizenship. Documents like your birth certificate or your U.S. passport are the most common proof of citizenship received.