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Application for a Social Security Card

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What Is Form SS-5?

Form SS-5 is used to apply for a new Social Security card, replace a lost or stolen card, or request a name change on your existing card. The Social Security number assigned is essential for employment, tax filing, and accessing government benefits in the United States.

Agency
SSA
Category
Social Security
Form Number
Form SS-5
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Who Needs Form SS-5?

Newborns and children who need a Social Security number for the first time
Adults who have lost or had their Social Security card stolen
People who have legally changed their name (marriage, divorce, court order)
Noncitizens who have been authorized to work in the U.S.
U.S. citizens born abroad who need an SSN

How to Fill Out Form SS-5 — Step by Step

1

Enter your full legal name as you want it to appear on your Social Security card.

2

If this is a name change, provide the name currently shown on your card.

3

Enter your date and place of birth (city, state or foreign country).

4

Select your citizenship status: U.S. Citizen, Legal Alien Allowed to Work, or Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work.

5

Provide your race/ethnicity information (voluntary for statistical purposes).

6

Enter both parents' names and Social Security numbers (if known).

7

Indicate whether you have previously applied for or received a Social Security number.

8

Provide a daytime phone number, sign and date the form.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mailing the form without the required identity documents (you must submit original documents or certified copies)
Providing an outdated or unofficial name — the name must match your identity documents exactly
Not indicating a prior SSN when one exists, which delays processing
Submitting photocopies of identity documents instead of originals
Forgetting to sign the application — unsigned forms are returned

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to apply for a Social Security card?

No. There is no charge to apply for a Social Security number or to get a replacement or corrected card. The SSA provides this service free of charge.

How many replacement cards can I get?

You are limited to 3 replacement cards per year and 10 over your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward this limit.

Can I apply for an SS-5 online?

In most cases, replacement cards can be requested online through my Social Security account (ssa.gov). However, new cards, name changes, and some other circumstances require you to submit the paper SS-5 form.

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