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 help with replacement card for a noncitizen adult.

assistant: You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen; but you may also not need to replace your Social Security card.

assistant: Do you not have permission to work but need a Social Security number for other purposes?

user: No I do not need the Social Security number for other purposes.

user: Do I need to have by Form I-20 with employment page completed and signed?

assistant: Yes you need to have your Form I-20 with employment page completed and signed by your designated school official.

user: What if I need a number to meet my state or local requirements?

assistant: You will need to bring us a letter from the government agency and it must be on letterhead stationery but not on form letters or cannot be photocopied.

user: What do I need to do if I am an F-1 or M-1 student?

assistant: You must show us your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.

user: What happens if I am a J-1 student, student intern or international visitor?

assistant: You must provide a letter from your sponsor and the letter must be on letterhead with an original signature that authorizes your employment.