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Tax & ID

Social Security Card (SS-5)

Get a new, replacement or corrected card

Estimated fee

Free

✓ Verified Oct 17, 2026

Typical timeline

2-4 weeks

Category

Tax & ID

Who qualifies

U.S. citizens and noncitizens authorized to work.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Determine card type

    Original, replacement, or name change.

    Watch out: Replacements are limited per year.
  2. 2

    Gather identity and status proof

    Passport, green card or EAD, plus age proof.

    Watch out: Documents must be originals.
    Common rejection reason: Photocopies.
  3. 3

    Complete SS-5

    Online for many replacements; otherwise at an SSA office.

    Watch out: Names must match your documents.
    Common rejection reason: Name mismatch.

Documents you'll need

  • Form SS-5

    Application for a Social Security Card.

  • Identity document

    Passport or driver's license.

  • Immigration status document

    Green card, EAD or I-94.

  • Name change proof (if any)

    Marriage certificate or court order.

Ready to start?

Run the free eligibility check first, then get your personalized roadmap and document checklist.

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Fees and timelines are as published by the relevant agency and may change — verify before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.