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Social Security Administration evidence checklist for U.S. adult citizen replacement cards
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- 01Start online if possible
The SSA tells you whether an office visit is needed. Source 2
- 02Prepare current identity evidence
Examples include a U.S. passport, driver’s license or state identity card. Source 1
- 03Check any missing age or citizenship evidence
The SSA may ask for evidence it has not already verified. Source 1
- 04Bring the required evidence to the office
Use original records or copies certified by the issuing agency. Source 1
An online application may be completed online, or require an office visit and documents.
Social Security Administration evidence checklist for U.S. adult citizen replacement cards
This checklist covers a replacement card for a U.S. citizen age 18 or over. Initial cards, changes to a legal name and noncitizen applications have other requirements.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Current U.S. passport or passport card | May also prove U.S. citizenship | Source 1 |
| Identity | Current U.S. driver’s license or state identity card | One of the standard identity options | Source 1 |
| Age | U.S. birth certificate | If age evidence is required and a birth certificate exists | Source 1 |
| Citizenship | U.S. birth certificate, passport or certificate of citizenship | Only provide additional evidence if the SSA still needs to verify citizenship | Source 1 |
| Copies | Original documents or issuing agency-certified copies | Ordinary photocopies and notarized copies do not qualify | Source 1 |
| Online start with an office visit | Required evidence within 45 calendar days | When the SSA says an office visit is required to complete the online-started application | Source 1 |
| Unable to use online services | Application for a Social Security Card and the required evidence | Visit a Social Security office or Card Center | Source 1 |