The documentation that you will need will depend upon your citizenship.
Are you a U.S. citizen?
I'm a U.S. citizen.
How do I get my replacement card?
Before we discuss the documents you will need, it's important that I explain the requirements for these documents.
I don't need to know that. I just want to know what documents I will need and what happens if I don't have a specific document?
If you don't have a specific document, there are other documents that you can use. However, these documents must not be expired. They also need to show your name and your date of birth or age. We also prefer that it contains a recent photograph.
Okay. What documents will I need?
There are only certain documents that we can use for verifying your U.S. citizenship, like your U.S. passport.
I don't have a passport and have lived in the U.S. for many years. What else can I use?
In this case, you may be asked to submit copies of your tax records that show you were never given a Social Security number, or information about schools that you've attended.
Will you accept photocopies of the documents I need?