I lost my social security card!?

Question

I lost my SS! Someone told me I could go online and get it instead of having to stay hours in an office. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, what is the online website?

Answer 1

You can replace your card for free if it is lost or stolen.

To replace the lost Social Security card:

* Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5);
* Show us documents proving your identity; and
* Take (or mail) your completed application and documents to your local Social Security office or nearest card center.

All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies of notarized copies of documents.

For more information about getting a replacement card and the documents you will need to show us, see Documents You Need for a Social Security Card.

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.

In most cases, the only time you will need to produce your card is when you apply for employment. Therefore, if you anticipate starting new employment, you should request a replacement card in advance.

Keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers. Do not carry it with you.

If you suspect that someone else may be using your card

Even though you apply for a replacement card, Social Security takes no action on the loss of the original card. Reporting a lost or stolen card to us will not prevent its misuse.

A person using your card or number can get other personal information about you and apply for credit in your name. So, if you suspect someone is using your number, you should take these steps to protect yourself and your financial health:

* Educate yourself about identity theft;
* File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission;
* Check your Social Security record (call toll-free 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ensure your income is calculated correctly; and
* Monitor your credit reports.

Answer 2

These are new rules about SS cards:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10120.html

Here is a link to online transactions for SS cards
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=251

Also setup possible Fraud Alerts which each Credit Bureau separately:

" How Do I Set Up a Fraud Alert?
It's pretty easy. Just contact each of the fraud department of the credit bureaus:
http://www.fightidentitytheft.com/fraud_numbers.html
and ask them to flag your credit file for fraud. You'll probably talk to an automated voice response system and it should only take a few minutes. You should consider using your cell phone as a contact number, so creditors can reach you more easily.

NOTE: The bureaus claim to share fraud alert data once you contact one of them. However, studies have shown that this process doesn't always work so your best option is to contact each bureau individually to place an alert. "


Consider a service like http://www.lifelock.com/ which for a few dollars a month will monitor everything for you, put in the alerts, etc, and ensure your identity is good to go, plus help put it back together if disaster strikes.

Good luck, and keep in mind it may just be lint in the washing machine--your odds of being hit are only 1 in 465.

You are more likely to commit suicide, have a heart attack, cancer or a stroke. So basically--yes, do some good steps, but then let it go once you've done what you can--and get a physical ;-)

Answer 3

I don't believe you can APPLY for an original or a duplicate social security card online because you need specific identity. But, you will be able to download the forms you need to fill out to get a duplicate card. Your card should arrive within 10 to 14 days. You can go to www.socialsecurity.gov or call 1-800-772-1213. You will need to know your social security number and use your same name as originally generated. They will tell you exactly what you need to do, but you MUST sign the application yourself if you are 18 or older. For a duplicate card, they need proof of identity, preferably with a photograph, however, they will generally accept a non-photo identity document if it has enough information to identify you (e.g., your name, as well as age, date of birth or parent's names). THEY CANNOT accept a birth certificate, hospital birth record, social security card or card stub, or social security record as evidence of identity. Documents they can accept are: Driver's license, employer ID card, passport, marriage or divorce record, adoption record, health insurance card, military record, life insurance policy, school ID card. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

You can't do it online. You can print out the forms, but that's it. I just got a new one a few months ago. You can do it through the mail, but you have to mail your i.d. Not a copy, your actual i.d. and they'll mail it back to you. The best thing is to go online, see what you need and go to the SSA office. Get there real early, and the wait shouldn't be too bad.
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html

Answer 5

That happen to me and they said I can mail in the info they needed but I was not comfortable with mailing my important documents and then they would have to mailed back. So fortuantly the office I went too was faster then other offices in my area. I was out in 30 minutes

Answer 6

Yes, you can ... Go to this web site, click on it and it will take you to the SSN homepage. Once there you can follow the link to have your card replaced. Be careful. U are only allowed so many of them in a life time. Michelle

http://www.ssa.gov/

PS if it dose not work, just copy EXACTLY as it is, into your browser and hit go/enter.

Answer 7

I so doubt that they would give up SS cards on-line .

But why are you wasting time here ?

You could be so screwed if someone finds your card .
Call SS and report it lost !
Get off Yahoo Q&A ,
Go call SS . . .

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Answer 8

Family member lost hers. She just phoned her local Social Security Office, identified herself, they looked up her data and verified, then they mailed her a new one.

Answer 9

Yep, right here.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/

You will still need to go to the local office to prove your identity. Look around the house. I'll bet you will find it (I HOPE you don't carry it with you?).

Answer 10

Start with this

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/