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: I need a replacement Social Security Card and want to know what I need to bring with me?

assistant: You might not need to get a replacement card as long as you know your Social Security number, but if you absolutely need a replacement then you can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen .

assistant: You can also request your replacement Social Security card online . If you are age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address and have a my Social Security account ,you can apply for a replacement card online .  Will you be getting your replacement card online?

user: Yes, it will be easier for me

assistant: Okay, it's easy to 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 .

user: What documents will I have to have at hand?

assistant:  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 .

user: Also, do I need any type of ID card?

assistant: 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

user: So you need to see like a license or state ID card as proof of identity?

assistant:  as proof of identity Social Security must see your U.S. driver 's license, state - issued non - driver identification card or U.S. passport .

user: What if I don't have any of those with me?

assistant: If you do not have one of these specific documents or you can not get a replacement for one of them within 10 days , we will ask to see other documents. Any documents submitted , including the following , must be current not expired and show your name , identifying information, date of birth or age and preferably a recent photograph. Documents such as Employee identification card, school identification card, health insurance card not a Medicare card , or U.S. military identification card are accepted.

user: Where do I go again to get my replacement Social Security card online?

assistant: Visit our Social Security Number and Card website .