# Replace My Social Security Card

> Independent, plain-English guide to replacing a U.S. Social Security card. Explains who can apply online, what documents the SSA needs, how to handle lost or stolen cards, and where to go for the official process. This site is NOT affiliated with the Social Security Administration; all official applications happen at SSA.gov.

## Core guides

- [Home — How to replace a Social Security card](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/): Pillar guide that summarizes online eligibility, documents, lost/stolen steps, and official SSA links.
- [Replace online](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/replace-online/): Who qualifies for SSA's online replacement service and the step-by-step process.
- [Documents needed](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/documents-needed/): Identity, citizenship, and name-change documents the SSA accepts.
- [Lost or stolen card](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/lost-or-stolen/): What to do right now, identity-theft protection, and how to replace the card.
- [Replace for a child](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/replace-for-a-child/): How a parent or guardian replaces a child's Social Security card.
- [Name change or corrected card](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/name-change/): Updating the name on your card after marriage, divorce, or court order.

## Reference

- [FAQ](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/faq/): Common questions about cost, timing, lifetime limits, and scams.

## About this site

- [About](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/about/): What this site is and is not. Independence statement.
- [Editorial policy](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/editorial-policy/): Sources, writing principles, updates, and corrections process.
- [Contact](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/contact/): Editorial contact only — SSA application help goes to SSA.gov.
- [Privacy policy](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/privacy/): Data practices. We never collect Social Security numbers.
- [LLM Info](https://replacemysocialsecuritycard.com/llm-info/): Machine-readable site description and instructions for AI assistants; target of the site-wide "Hey AI" footer link.

## Official sources we cite

- [SSA — Replace Social Security card](https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card): Official SSA page for replacement applications.
- [SSA — Documents you may need](https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm): Official document requirements.
- [SSA — Form SS-5 (PDF)](https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf): Application for a Social Security Card.
- [USA.gov — Social Security card](https://www.usa.gov/social-security-card): U.S. government overview.