my social security card was stolen w/my purse, How do I get another one?

Question

The local office is about 1 1/2 hours away.

Answer 1

You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen. However, you are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. For example, changes in noncitizen status that require card updates may not count toward these limits. Also, you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship.

To get a replacement card:

Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and
Show us documents proving:
U.S. citizenship (or immigration status and work eligibility); and
Identity.
Take (or mail) your completed application and documents to your local Social Security office.
All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.

For more information, see Documents You Need for a Social Security Card.

We will mail your number and card as soon as we have all of your information and have verified your documents. Keep your Social Security card in a safe place. Do not carry it with you.
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Answer 2

You have to contact your local social security office and fill out an application to get a new one. I believe theres a small fee.

Answer 3

You will need to apply with the Social Security Administration for a new card. You can do this in person or over the telephone.

Answer 4

go to the Social Security Office and get a new one.

Answer 5

Go to ssa.gov, download the form to request a new card, locate the address for the ssa office in your area. Mail it in with the proof required, usually your original drivers lisence or birth certificate...yes the ORIGINAL, but they mail it back within a few days with a letter saying they got your application...then you will get your card within a week. The best part is that it is free minus the stamp.

Answer 6

Visit the social security website and print out an application for a new one. It will give you instructions on what to do.

Answer 7

Take your ID and birth certificate to the social security office. they will get you a new one.

Answer 8

go to your local SS office, fill out the replacement application and zoom you have a new card

Answer 9

call the ss administration in your state and they will tell yu wat to do.............careful with that lost card though....identity theft ??

Answer 10

Go to your local social security office. Duh!!!