Maryland - Replace your Social Security Card (SSA, SSN)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for replacement of Social Security Card in Maryland (United States), the applicant has to approach the Social Security office or any Social Security Card centre nearby link

   Note: The above-provided link is Social Security Office Locator, the applicant can find the nearby office or card centre by entering their Zip Code.

2. The applicant has to download and complete the application form given in the following link application form
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
4. Make sure the applicant has attached all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach the photocopies of the necessary documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the application form to the nearby Social Security office or any Social Security Card centre either directly or by mail.
7. There is no service Fee for replacement of Social Security Card.
8. The authority will review the application and contact the applicant within two weeks.

Apply Online

1. To Apply for replacement of Social Security Card, the applicant can make their application online via My Social Security account link
2. If the applicant is already a user, he/she can sign in with their user ID and password. If the applicant doesn’t have an account, he/she can create a new account by entering their particulars and create login id and password.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
4. Make sure the applicant has attached all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Review the application and submit the service requesting application.
6. There is no service Fee for replacement of Social Security Card.
7. The authority will review the application and contact the applicant within two weeks.
8. The applicant can check the status of their application in the following link 7days after submission link

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Required Documents

The lists of the documents that are necessary for

• Duly signed and filled application form

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

The applicant can check the more information about the required documents in the following link

Office Locations & Contacts

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support
1100 West High Rise
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Tel: 1-800-772-1213.
Contact details link
Social Security office or any Social Security Card Centre in Maryland: link

Note:
The above-provided link is Social Security Office Locator, the applicant can find the nearby office or card centre by entering their Zip Code.

Eligibility

• Any person holding Social Security card is lost or stolen is eligible to apply for replacement of his/her card.

Fees

• There is no service Fee to Apply for replacement of Social Security Card.

Validity

• Validity is forever.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The Processing time to Apply for replacement of Social Security Card is 2 weeks.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

• Giving correct information on social security cards is very important. A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number that the U.S. government issues to all U.S. citizens and eligible U.S. residents who apply for one. The government uses this number to keep track of the applicant’s lifetime earnings and the number of years worked.

Information which might help

• A Social Security number is important because everyone need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and get some other government services. The applicant should keep their Social Security card in a safe place with them other important papers and avoid giving it out unnecessarily.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The social security card is also used as identity proof, age proof, and address proof.

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