Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Social Security card applications by mail, required documents, and how SSN Simple works.
Social Security Card Replacement: Documents Required
Use this checklist to prepare the original documents typically required for a replacement Social Security card (lost, stolen, or damaged) when applying by mail.
Social Security Card Name Change: Documents Required
To update your name on a Social Security card, you generally need: evidence of the name change plus proof of identity (and, in some cases, proof of status/citiz
New Social Security Card: Documents Required
If you are requesting a new Social Security card (first-time issuance or new eligibility), you generally need proof of identity and, when applicable, proof of c
Which Identification Document Can I Use for My Child?
For a child’s Social Security card request, the SSA generally needs identity evidence for the child and, in some cases, supporting records. Primary identity doc
How to Apply to SSN Simple
SSN Simple provides optional, paid assistance to help you prepare a mail-ready Social Security card application packet . How it works Choose your request type (