This will depend on your citizenship status.
Do you have your birth certificate?
Yes, I have it.
Excellent. You will need to submit your birth certificate to obtain your card.
Will Social Security accept a photocopy of my birth certificate?
No. It must be the original document or a copy certified by the agency that issued it.
What about a notarized copy?
No, we can accept notarized copies.
Will Social Security accept any other documents besides a birth certificate?
If you do not have a birth certificate, Social Security may accept your religious record with your date of birth before the age of 5 or a U.S. hospital record of your birth.
What documents do I need to prove my identity?
Any document you submit must not be expired. It should also show your name and date a birth or age. We also prefer that it has a recent photograph of you.
Will this ensure that I can get a replacement card?