How Do You Get A Replacement Social Security Card For A US-Born Citizen?
You can replace your social security card for free if it’s lost or stolen. However, the most important thing is to have your social security number memorized. You may not even need to replace your card. If you do encounter a situation where having an original social security card is required allow up to six weeks (according to the Social Security Administration Offices) for processing. Fill out Form SS-5: Application for a Social Security Card. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf Read the instructions carefully. Missing information will cause your replacement card to be held up. Provide original documentation proving identity and citizenship. Acceptable documentation for identity: Driver’s License State ID U.S. Passport Acceptable documentation for citizenship: U.S. Passport Original U.S. Birth Certificate If you have a U.S. Passport it will work for establishing both identity and citizenship. If you don’t have the previously listed documentations they may, in some cases, acc
