Where to get a replacement social security card near me

Q: Can I get a replacement Social Security card at my local office?

If you arent able to use a personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card, you can still begin the process online and complete it in a local Social Security office or card center, usually in less time.

You do not need to wait for an appointment to file for benefits or appeal a disability decision. You can file for the following benefits online:

Table of Contents Show

Field Offices
Important Information for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan Residents:
How can we help? (En español)
Can I get a replacement Social Security card at my local office?
How can I get a copy of my Social Security ASAP?
Are Social Security offices open for walk ins?
How do I get a new Social Security card in PA?

Retirement.
Medicare.
Spouses.
Disability.

If you do not want to apply for benefits online, or you need to speak to us for any other reason, you can schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment by:

Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Contacting your local Social Security office.

If you lost your card, you may not need a replacement. In most cases, simply knowing your Social Security number (SSN) is enough. But, if you do need a replacement, you can complete your application online or in-person.

The easiest way to request a replacement SSN card is online with a free, personal my Social Security account. You can go to www.ssa.gov/ssnumber and answer a few questions to find out the best way to apply. If you aren’t able to use a personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card, you can still begin the process online and complete it in a local Social Security office or card center, usually in less time.

If you cannot complete the application online, you will need to provide the required documents. We need to see different documents depending on your citizenship and the type of card you are requesting. If you do not begin the application online, you will need to fill out and print an Application for a Social Security Card and bring it to your local Social Security office.

There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free.

Other Questions You May Find Helpful

What is a my Social Security online account and how do I get one?
How long will it take to get a Social Security card?
How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?
How do I get a replacement Medicare card?

Field Offices

Social Security's New York Region operates more than 100 local field offices in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Representatives in our field offices can assist you with all issues related to programs administered by Social Security.

To obtain information about your local field office, use our Social Security Office Locator. Just type in your postal ZIP code and we will provide you with the office address, phone number and business hours. We will also furnish you with directions to the office and with a map pinpointing the office's exact location.

Our field offices generally offer the full range of Social Security services, including applying for new or replacement Social Security cards, applying for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits, making changes to your benefits information and helping Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources apply for extra help with the cost of their prescription drugs under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Many of these same services are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov or through our toll-free service, 1-800-772-1213 (Voice) or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY).

You can request a replacement Social Security card online if you:

Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older.
Have a driver's license or state-issued identification card from one of the participating states or the District of Columbia (to see if your state participates, go to www.ssa.gov/ssnumber).
Have a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses).
Have a my Social Securityaccount.
Don't require changes to your name, date of birth, place of birth, or gender.

Important Information for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan Residents:

In order to enhance public service and strengthen the integrity of the Social Security Number, the Social Security Administration opened the Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan Social Security Card Centers. The Centers are located at:

154 Pierrepont Street, Sixth Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
155-10 Jamaica Avenue, Second Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
820 Concourse Village West, Second Floor, Bronx, NY 10451
123 William Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10038

These are the only Social Security Offices in New York where residents of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan - both U.S. citizens and non-citizens - can apply for an original Social Security Number or for a replacement card.

Please send us any comments or suggestions you have about our web site.

How can we help? (En español)

You can use our online services to apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification letter, and much more.

View our full list of online services

If you aren't able to use a personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card, you can still begin the process online and complete it in a local Social Security office or card center, usually in less time.

Can I Replace My Social Security Card the Same Day? The fastest way to replace your Social Security card is to request a new one online. You can also visit a local SSA office in your area.

Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices. I am pleased to announce that local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022.

For assistance call us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. To apply for an original card, you must provide at least two documents to prove age, identity, and U.S. citizenship or current lawful, work-authorized immigration status.