Online Services
Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online . With a personal my Social Security account, you can check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more - from anywhere and from any of your devices!
Social Security Card Replacement — How to Apply Online or In Person (2026) Lost your card ? Most U.S. citizens can request a replacement entirely online in minutes. Here's exactly how — and what to do if you need to visit an office.
Replace Social Security card
Replace Social Security card You can request a free replacement card . You may not need to replace your card if you know your Social Security number. In most cases, a physical card isn't necessary. The fastest way to get a replacement card is to start your application online . Your local Social Security office cannot print one for you.
Learn how to replace a lost Social Security card online for free. Find out what you need, how to apply and how long it takes to get your card .
Access Social Security Services Online
Plan for the future, manage the present! With your free and secure my Social Security account, you can receive personal estimates of future benefits based on your real earnings, see your latest Social Security Statement, and review your earnings history. It even makes it easy to request a replacement Social Security Card , check the status of an application online , and much more, from anywhere!
Home / Guides / Replace a lost or stolen Social Security card SSA Office Visit Guide Replace a lost or stolen Social Security card How to get a replacement SSN card online or in person, what documents you need, and what to do if you suspect identity theft.
How You Can Replace Your Social Security Card
You can replace a lost Social Security card three times a year and 10 times during your life. Here's how to get a replacement Social Security card .
Learn how to get a new Social Security card , replace a lost card , fix a name change, and avoid common SSA delays.
How to get, replace, or correct a Social Security card
Learn how to replace or correct your Social Security card , and find out how to get one for the first time for yourself or a baby.
Your Social Security number Replacing your Social Security card Reporting a stolen Social Security number Other benefits questions Checking eligibility for : Retirement Disability Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicare Call 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or the TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.