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Social Security Cards And Replacements - U.S. Citizens | United States Social Security Administration

1260 Monroe St. Nw, Suite 1c, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Access w/o Special Facilities.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen. May receive 3 card replacements per calendar year and 10 in a lifetime.

Required documents

Photo I.D. (not expired) is mandatory for an original or replacement card, and for most applicants this will be sufficient. For anyone whose proof of age and U.S. citizenship is not already registered with the SSA, at least one additional document must be provided to verify this information. There are three categories of proofs (identity, age, and U.S. citizenship), and a single document may be used for two different categories, but not all three. PROOF OF IDENTITY: U.S. driver's license, U.S. passport, or state-issued I.D. card. May also accept photo identification issued by the U.S.. military, current employer, health insurance company, or school. To replace a child's card, a birth certificate is not sufficient proof of identity (though satisfactory for proof of age and citizenship). Possible proofs of identity for children in addition to the previously listed documents may include adoption decrees, medical records, daycare center records, or religious records. Furthermore, parents of children seeking Social Security cards will need to bring their own valid photo I.D. PROOF OF AGE: U.S. birth certificate is mandatory, if it exists. If not, may accept a religious record made before age 5 showing date of birth, U.S. hospital record of birth, or U.S. passport. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP: U.S. birth certificate, U.S. consular report of birth abroad, U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship. For name changes: will need documents to prove your identity, support the requested change, and establish the reason for the change.

Hours

Local offices are open to the public M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm. The 800 number operates live M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm and with recorded information after hours.
(866) 731-4236

Voice - voice | New Philadelphia Office

(866) 833-2967

Voice - voice | Ticket to Work Help Line

(866) 968-7842

Voice - voice | Ticket to Work Help Line

(800) 772-1213

Voice - voice | National 24-Hour Helpline

(800) 325-0778

Voice - voice | National Toll Free

https://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

Application process

Visit website for more information and to download the application. Will need to mail application with all required documents. Documents must be either originals or certified copies by the issuing agency. Does not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Any documents mailed will be returned along with a receipt. Will have to wait approximately 7 days until it comes in the mail: no printouts will be given. Born outside the hospital: will first need a birth certificate and then can apply for the social security number at a local branch, can take up to 3 months. May phone for more information or to schedule an office appointment.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Scioto County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
United States

Description

Issues Social Security cards for newborn U.S. citizens and provides replacements for those who have lost their cards. Also assists with name changes on Social Security cards.

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Providing organization

United States Social Security Administration

Administers the provision of Social Security retirement, survivors and disability benefits to eligible persons, as well as Supplemental Security Income and some aspects of the Medicare program. Also administers the assignment of Social Security numbers, changes in records, and processing of reports of lost or stolen checks. Individual Social Security offices are responsible for applicants who live within their service area, and all services are carried out at the local level. Clients are encouraged to go to the office which serves their Zip Code, though this is not mandatory.