How to Get a New Social Security Card
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Get</strong> a <strong>New</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Security</strong> <strong>Card</strong><br />
If you have misplaced or lost your <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Security</strong> <strong>Card</strong> you can agree that it’s a<br />
cumbersome feeling, it’s also quite scary. The scary part is the hassle it can be <strong>to</strong><br />
replace the card, especially if you don’t know the correct process and have necessary<br />
documentation.<br />
*It is important <strong>to</strong> note even though you have a new social security card, your other lost card may still be used <strong>to</strong><br />
steal your identity and open new credit accounts under your name!<br />
After losing your social security card (SSN card) or worse, having it s<strong>to</strong>len many<br />
people have asked how <strong>to</strong> get a new one. The process of replacing your SSN card is<br />
free as of now, however there are a couple of limitations as you will see below when<br />
obtaining a new card if becomes lost or s<strong>to</strong>len.<br />
Limitations<br />
Firstly you can only replace your SSN card up <strong>to</strong> 3 times in a year. Another limitation<br />
is that in your entire lifetime you cannot replace the number more than 10 times.<br />
These limits however do not count when it comes <strong>to</strong> changing names and noncitizenship<br />
status changing.<br />
Steps <strong>to</strong> Replace Your SSN <strong>Card</strong><br />
This process, as long as you follow the right procedure and present all essential<br />
documents needed by the <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Security</strong> Administration (SSA). The SSA will reject<br />
any documents that have been pho<strong>to</strong>copied or notarized. They will only accept<br />
either certified copies from the issuing agency or originals.<br />
1. You must fill out an application for the social security card known as a SS-5 form<br />
2. You must then present documents that give proof of identity.<br />
3. You need <strong>to</strong> show proper documents proving your U.S. citizenship. These<br />
documents are as follows; Certificate of birth, Naturalization Certificate, a valid<br />
passport from U.S. and Certificate of citizenship. The administration office of <strong>Social</strong><br />
<strong>Security</strong> might also require you <strong>to</strong> present the following documents; your U.S driving<br />
license, a state-issued non driver’s identification or passport. In the instant you lack<br />
the previously mentioned documents, or cannot be replaced within 10 days you can<br />
present one or more of the following; ID card from employer, ID card from school, ID
from the military, insurance card from health institutions (not Medicare), and or<br />
adoption decree.<br />
If you are not a Citizen from the U.S. you are required <strong>to</strong> show proof of your<br />
immigration status. The acceptable documents issued by Homeland <strong>Security</strong><br />
Department are form I-551, I-94 with your foreign passport that’s not expired and or<br />
permit ID card from workplace<br />
4. Submit the documents either by mail or deliver in person <strong>to</strong> offices of the <strong>Social</strong><br />
<strong>Security</strong> in your area. This will depend on the state you are in; therefore you need <strong>to</strong><br />
ensure you find your State's office.<br />
Applying for a Replacement Online<br />
You may use your <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Security</strong> account <strong>to</strong> get a new lost or s<strong>to</strong>len SSN card. The<br />
following are the requirements for the online process; A U.S. citizen above the age of<br />
18 years with a valid mailing address. You’re not requesting any change <strong>to</strong> your card<br />
including the name. You have a valid driver’s license or an ID card issued by the<br />
following States- District of Colombia (Drivers license only), Michigan, Iowa, <strong>New</strong><br />
Mexico, Nebraska, Kentucky, Wisconsin (Drivers license only) or Washing<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
The above process is quite long and cumbersome. These job can be completed by<br />
other individuals as well. They fill out the proper documentation and remove the<br />
hassle of the process.<br />
The website https://www.application-filing-service.com/offers this service for<br />
individuals that need assistance. It is secured by a SSL certificate that ensures the<br />
safety of your sensitive data and information.