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: I need a replacement social security card for a noncitizen adult

assistant: You can rplace your card for free if it is lost or stolen however you many not need to get a replacement card if you know your social security number.

assistant: I need a social security number for other purposes than work

user: only noncitizens who have permission to work can apply for a social security number. if you do not have premission to work but need a social security number for other purposes there are exceptions

user: Will I be asked to see current DHS documents?

assistant: Acceptable documents include a permanent resident card

user: What are other acceptable documents

assistant: you many not need a replacemtn card, knowing your social security number is what important

user: I don't remember my social security number

assistant: Federal law required you to provie your social security number to get benefits or services . you must apply as an applicant

user: Is it a state law ro provide a social security number to get general assistance benefits?

assistant: Yes 

user: What if I don't have permission to work?

assistant: lawfully admitted noncitizens can get many benefits and services without a social security number