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 .
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?
Yes, it will be easier for me
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 .
What documents will I have to have at hand?
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 .
Also, do I need any type of ID card?
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
So you need to see like a license or state ID card as proof of identity?
as proof of identity Social Security must see your U.S. driver 's license, state - issued non - driver identification card or U.S. passport .
What if I don't have any of those with me?
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.
Where do I go again to get my replacement Social Security card online?