When Will Your Social Security Checks Arrive? (What Beneficiaries Should Know)

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Social Security Card

The SSA replaces lost or stolen Social Security cards free of charge. There are three ways to request a replacement.

Online (Fastest Option)

You can request a replacement card online if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older
• Have a U.S. mailing address
• Do not need to change your name or personal information
• Have a driver’s license or state-issued ID
• Have a personal “my Social Security” account

In Person

You can visit a local SSA office and complete Form SS-5. You must bring unexpired identification documents.

By Mail

Mail a completed Form SS-5 along with original or certified copies of documents verifying:

• Identity (driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
• U.S. citizenship (birth certificate or passport)

Approved replacement cards typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days.