Visit the Social Security Administration website or your local Social Security office
Complete Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card
Provide proof of identity
Provide proof of age
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status, if required
Submit original documents or certified copies
Mail the application or take it to a Social Security office
Wait for the card to be processed and mailed to you
If replacing a lost or stolen card, request a replacement through the SSA
If applying for a child, provide the child’s documents and proof of parental identity