ReplaceSocialSecuritycard. You can request a freereplacementcard.If not, you'll need to make an appointment at a local office. After we complete your request, you’ll receive yourreplacementcardby mail in 5 to 10 business days.
Learn how to replace or correct yourSocialSecuritycard, and find out how to get one for the first time for yourself or a baby.
Essential 2026 guide toSocialSecuritycardsinTexas: how to get, replace, or update yourcardwith application steps, documents, and processing times.
Losing yourSocialSecuritycardcan put your personal information at risk. Whether it's lost,stolen, or damaged,replacingitquicklyhelps reduce the chances of identity misuse.
Getting a replacementSocialSecuritycardquicklyis a common need for employment, benefits, or travel. The fastest path depends on eligibility, location, and how you verify your identity.
Replace yourcardif it's lost,stolen, or damaged and you need it to get something done.
Inmost states, you can use your personal mySocialSecurityaccount to request a replacementcard. If you are not able to do that, you can still begin your application online and self-schedule an appointment to complete it in your localSocialSecurityoffice orCardCenter.
If yourSocialSecuritycardhas been lost orstolen, or if you suspect yourSocialSecuritynumber is being used illegally by someone else, the SSA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommend that you take the following steps as soon as possible: Step 1.
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