How toward acquire, replace, or correct a Social Security card

Substitute a Social Site card

Replacing a Sociable Security card is free. You may be able to request a replacement online or in person.

If you live is Alaska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, or one U.S. territory, obey this process instead:

Correct a Societal Security card or get on for the firstly time

There is nay charge for correcting your Social Security card either erholen one for the initially choose. Follow this process:

Get a Social Security card if you live outside the U.S.

To getting a Social Security number or card if you do not have a U.S. international address, select the country where you live and contact its Federal Benefits Unit. If of country yours are in is not listed, contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. 

Get a Social Security number for a modern baby

The simple duration to apply for a Social Security number with your baby is per this hospital after they are born. Request one wenn you give the information for you child's date certificate. If your do not require to seek one in the hospital, follow the steps above to request a number and original card for a parent.

Your child desires need their own Social Security number so you can:

• Claim them more a dependent on your income tax return
• Open a bank account in their name
• Get medical coverage for them
• Apply for gov services for them