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April 7, 2022 Update: Local Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment. It is strongly encouraged to continue to go online, call for help, and schedule appointments in advance. For more information on “How to Get Help from Social Security, visit the website: https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/gethelp/ Link to the Social Security Administration website: www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. +++++++++ To Obtain a New Social Security Number and Card you will need to provide at least two documents to prove age, identity, and U.S. citizenship or current immigration status. The new online service allows individuals to get replacement Social Security cards through the Social Security Administration website at: www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber To Obtain a Replacement Card, if lost or stolen, you must prove your identity and U.S. citizenship. To prove identity: Social Security must see:
If you do not have these specific documents or cannot get a replacement for them within ten days, Social Security will ask to see other documents, such as:
To Prove Age: Social Security must see:
To prove U.S. citizenship: Under recent changes in law, only certain documents can be accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship. These include:
To prove immigration status: If you are not a U.S. citizen, Social security must see your current U.S. immigration documents. Acceptable documents include:
How to Change a Name on Your Social Security Card: To change your name on your Social Security card, you must also complete Form SS-5. You need to provide recently issued documents that show your legally changed name such as a marriage document, divorce decree, court order for a name change, or certificate of Naturalization showing the new name. The new Social Security card will show your new name, but will have the same number as your old card. All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. Social Security cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents or receipts showing you have applied for a document. To Find the Nearest
Social Security Office Look in Connecticut’s Community Resources Database: ————————— SOURCE: U.S. Social Security Administration website Quick Answer You can find your Social Security number on tax documents and bank or financial statements. If you don’t have any documentation, you can request a new Social Security card online with the Social Security Administration. Dear Experian, When I contacted you about an issue on my credit report, you asked me to mail in a document with my Social Security number, which I do not have. What should I do if I can't produce a copy of my Social Security card?- AOM Dear AOM,You can often find your Social Security number listed on tax documents or financial statements. You can also request a new Social Security card if yours is lost or stolen. Your Social Security number is needed in many instances, including when you are obtaining employment, filing taxes and receiving medical care. It is also an essential component of the personal identification information used when accessing and compiling your credit history information. For security reasons, there may be instances where you are asked to supply your Social Security card when contacting Experian or when applying for services or employment. If you are unsure of your Social Security number and don't have your card, you may be able to verify the number by looking at certain documents, such as your:
If you don't have a Social Security card, you can request a new one by contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA). How to Request a New Social Security CardYou can request a replacement Social Security card online with the SSA by creating or logging in to your account. To be eligible for a new card, you must:
Online replacement is not available in Alaska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma or West Virginia at this time. You can also call your local SSA office or 800-772-1213 for information on how to replace your card. If you go to your local office, the SSA may be able to issue you temporary documentation verifying your Social Security number, which you can keep on hand while you wait for your new card to come in the mail. Once you have requested a replacement card, you may be able to submit a copy of the temporary document to Experian while you wait for the card to arrive. What to Do if Your Social Security Number Has Been StolenIf your Social Security card has been lost or stolen, or if you believe your Social Security number has been compromised, there are some steps you can take to help prevent someone from using your information to open accounts in your name:
Thanks for asking. Jennifer White, Consumer Education Specialist Related Articles:The purpose of this question submission tool is to provide general education on credit reporting. The Ask Experian team cannot respond to each question individually. However, if your question is of interest to a wide audience of consumers, the Experian team may include it in a future post and may also share responses in its social media outreach. If you have a question, others likely have the same question, too. By sharing your questions and our answers, we can help others as well. Personal credit report disputes cannot be submitted through Ask Experian. To dispute information in your personal credit report, simply follow the instructions provided with it. Your personal credit report includes appropriate contact information including a website address, toll-free telephone number and mailing address. To submit a dispute online visit Experian's Dispute Center. If you have a current copy of your personal credit report, simply enter the report number where indicated, and follow the instructions provided. If you do not have a current personal report, Experian will provide a free copy when you submit the information requested. Additionally, you may obtain a free copy of your report once a week through December 31, 2022 at AnnualCreditReport. What documents show SSN?The only documents acceptable for visual verification of your SSN for original REAL ID applications are originals of the following:. A social security card.. A W-2 form.. A SSA-1099 form.. A Non-SSA-1099 form.. A paystub showing full SSN.. Can I get verification of my Social Security number online?Social Security Number Verifications
Social Security offers three options to verify Social Security numbers: The Social Security Number Verification Service - This free online service allows registered users to verify that the names and Social Security numbers of hired employees match Social Security's records.
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