Form SS-5, Application for Social Security Card, is a legal document filled out to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card. This card is necessary for any individual who wants to find employment, go to the doctor, open a bank account, and receive various benefits. Whether your parents or legal guardians did not obtain a Social Security card for you or it was lost or mutilated, you may submit an application to get a new card. You should fill out Form SS-5 in the following circumstances:
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This form was released by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The latest version of the form was issued on November 1, 2019, with all previous editions obsolete. You can download a fillable SS-5 Application through the link below.
Provide these details in the Form SS-5:
The SSA requires evidence documents to confirm statements made in the application. These supporting documents are the most common - attach originals or their certified copies:
You may submit or send the signed application to the SSA office or Social Security Card Center of your choice - most people choose the nearest office that serves their area. It is recommended to fill out SS-5 Form and bring it to an office. Since you have to attach various supporting documentation to prove your identity, age, citizenship, and immigration status when mailing the application, it is best to simply present all these documents in the office and get them back immediately.
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