Need a new Social Security card? Learn how to replace it in 2025, report a stolen number, and protect yourself from identity ...

Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card? We offer a faster and more convenient way for you to start – and possibly finish – the application online.

You can request a free Social Security card replacement online. Some requests require in-person visits. Replacement cards should arrive within 14 business days.

The Social Security card is a cornerstone of identity verification in the United States. It plays a critical role when ...

All documents must be original for a certified copy to be accepted by the SSA. Complete the Social Security Card Application. For name change requests, you’ll need to complete Form SS-5 ...

Your Social Security card is going digital — if you want it to. The Social Security Administration announced the "modernized, secure and accessible alternative" in April as a "simple solution ...

The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to use it and protect your identity.

The Social Security Administration hopes to reduce the need for in-person visits to offices, as well as the wait to receive a Social Security card through the mail.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated. You can soon carry your Social Security card with you everywhere you go without the risk of losing it. At least not physically. The Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration doesn't even mention submitting by mail as an option on its website, but for replacement cards with no changes, you should be able to fill out the Form SS-5 and ...

Key Takeaways: After a legal name change, request a corrected Social Security card to ensure your earnings are properly reported. You must have original or certified documents such as a marriage ...