Apply In-Person:

1. The applicant has to reach out to Social Security Administration for the application. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page. Or use the following Contact Link
2. An Application form is also available in the following Link
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
5. There is no charge for a Social Security card.
6. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing an approval.
7. Approval will be provided within 2 weeks.
8. If the approval has not been given within 2 weeks, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

Apply Online

1. Application is available in the following Link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly by Clicking “Sign In”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
4. While registering, applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on “Submit” button.
5. Once the registration is successful, applicant can login with their “Email ID” and “Password”.
6. After logging in, applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
7. Applicant must provide all information necessary for application procedure online.
8. Applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
9. Finally, applicant has to click on “Submit” button.
10. There is no charge for a Social Security card.
11. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing an approval.
12. Approval will be provided within 2 weeks.
13. If the approval has not been given within 2 weeks, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

Apply by Mail

1. Application is available in the following Link
2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Mail the application to any Social security office.
5. Mailing address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
6. There is no charge for a Social Security card.
7. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing an approval.
8. Approval will be provided within 2 weeks.
9. If the approval has not been given within 2 weeks, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

• Application form is also available in the following Link
• The lists of the documents that are necessary for application process are:

US Citizen

• Age Proof Document
• Identity Document
• U.S. citizenship or current lawful
• Work Authorized Immigration Status

Not a US Citizen

• Age Proof Document
• Identity Document
• Valid non-Work Reason document
• Foreign Passport

Location: South Dakota
Address:
514 10th Ave SE,
Watertown,
SD 57201
Phone: 1-800-772-1213 or toll free TDD service at 1-800-325-0778
Locate an office by Zip: Link

Note:
To find social security office locator enter zip code for the applicant location and click “Locate”.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and above.
• If the applicant is not 18 and above, parent or guardian can sign on their behalf.

• There is no charge for a Social Security card.

• This is a one-time process and the card is available forever.

• An Application form is also available in the following Link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The Processing time for this procedure is 2 weeks.

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• Protect the Social Security Card from loss and theft.
• Keep the Social Security card safe with other vital papers and don't give it out until absolutely necessary.

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• Name On Card
• Birth Name
• Other Name Used
• Place of Birth
• Date of Birth
• Citizenship
• Ethnicity
• Race
• Sex
• Social Security Number previously provided (if any)
• Parent’s Name
• Parent’s Social Security Number
• Daytime Phone Number
• Date
• Mailing Address
• Signature
• Relationship Status

• A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued by the United States government to all citizens and qualified residents of the United States who request for one.
• This number is used by the government to keep track of your lifetime earnings and years worked.

• For more information about social security online account Link

• The Social Security Number is also used to record a person's income and eligibility to the government.

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More information which might help people.