Mail-by-SSA • Prepared SS-5 packet • Step-by-step instructions

New Social Security Card application help

Get a prepared, mail-ready SS-5 packet for a new Social Security card. We guide you on typical evidence documents and help reduce common mistakes before you mail your application to the SSA.

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Typical requirements

The SSA generally requires original documents (no photocopies). Requirements vary by situation.

  • Proof of identity (e.g., U.S. passport, state ID, driver's license)
  • Proof of age (often a certified birth certificate or passport)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status, when applicable

How SSN Simple works

1

Answer a short questionnaire

Tell us what you need (new, replacement, name change, correction, or other update).

2

We prepare your mail-ready packet

Pre-filled SS-5, document checklist, and where-to-mail guidance.

3

You print, sign, and mail

Send your completed packet to the SSA using the provided instructions.