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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.
Proof of identity
Proof of age
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status when required
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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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.
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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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Social Security Administration
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Form SS-5
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May 2026
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Social Security Administration, Federal, USA
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