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Social Security Administration, Federal, USA
Request the personal record you need with calm guidance and privacy-first handling.
Use this form to apply for an original, replacement, or corrected Social Security card. It helps Social Security confirm your identity, age, and citizenship or immigration status.
Your legal name and, if applicable, spouse information.
Your property address and mailing address.
Social Security number or identity details requested by the county.
Cultural Note
Use your legal name exactly as it appears on your identity documents. If you use two surnames, keep the same order across the form and your proof documents.
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Chapter 4
Strategic Brief
The Goal
Form SS-5 is the official Social Security Administration application for getting, replacing, or correcting a Social Security card. SSA uses it to match your legal name, date of birth, citizenship or immigration status, and identity documents before issuing a card.
The Warning
Proof of identity
Proof of age
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status when required
Parent or legal guardian identity and signing authority when applying for a minor
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Agency
Social Security Administration
Form identifier
Form SS-5
Estimated time
About 15 to 25 minutes, but many fields may not apply to every user.
Verified
May 2026
Jurisdiction
Social Security Administration, Federal, USA
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