Create a my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount if you qualify
Gather required documents proving identity and U.S. citizenship or immigration status if needed
Complete Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card
Submit the application online if eligible or by mail/in person at your local Social Security office
Use the Social Security Office Locator at ssa.gov/locator to find the nearest office
Bring original documents or certified copies, not photocopies, if applying in person
Wait for the replacement card to arrive by mail
Request a replacement only if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged
Limit replacement requests to the maximum allowed by Social Security rules
Protect your Social Security number after replacing the card