Verification Documents
A W-2 form. A SSA-1099 form. A Non-SSA-1099 form. A paystub showing full SSN.
Our customers can get an instant verification letter online with a personal my Social Security account. Also, they may continue to call us toll-free to request a letter by mail.
Tax documents, bank loan documents, military records, government forms, and medical insurance forms will have your Social Security number on them.
The most convenient way to do business with us from any location and on any device is to visit www.ssa.gov to get information and use our online services. Or, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or at 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) if you're deaf or hard of hearing. We can answer your call from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays.
Your Social Security number often appears on tax documents and financial statements. Check tax forms such as your old W-2s, 1099s, or tax returns to see if your SSN is on one of them. If you don't have access to your tax forms, look at other financial documents you have available.
You'll need to show us a U.S. driver's license, a state issued non-driver identification card, or a U.S. passport to prove your identity. Sometimes you may also need to prove your current U.S. citizenship or lawful noncitizen status with a birth certificate or passport.
A government issued ID
You can bring your driver's license, state issued ID or passport as proof of your identity. If you need to obtain a driver's license or state issued ID, there are some hints on how to obtain below.
You may not need to replace your card if you know your Social Security number. In most cases, a physical card isn't necessary.
You can request one online by using your personal my Social Security account, which will allow you to immediately view, print, and save a copy of the letter. You can call us to request one at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Primary Documents
Driver license (US or foreign) Passport or passport card (US or foreign) US Permanent Resident Card (I-551) Employment Authorization Card (I-766) issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
In most states, you can use your personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card. If you are not able to do that, you can still begin your application online and self-schedule an appointment to complete it in your local Social Security office or Card Center.
It's perfectly legal to make a photocopy of your Social Security card. It won't be of any use where proof of your SSN or eligibility to work in the United States is required.
Documents to prove your SSN
DD214. NGB 22. W-2 Form (including W-2C, W-2G, etc.) SSA-1099 Form (including SSA-1099-SM, SSA-1099-R-OP1, etc.)
Have you heard about the Social Security $16,728 yearly bonus? There's really no “bonus” that retirees can collect. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amount.
Answer a few questions to see if you can complete your request online, or if you need to finish part or all of your request in-person. Either way, you'll receive your Social Security card in the mail within 14 days after your application is completed.
For example, as proof of identity Social Security must see: U.S. driver's license; State-issued non-driver identification card; or. U.S. passport.
Using Our Automated Telephone Services
apply for an original Social Security card or a replacement card if yours was lost or stolen, request a name change on your card, or. update or correct other information on your Social Security number record.
Your Social Security card. Tax form(s). Benefit or income statement from Social Security containing the Social Security number. Pending application for an SSN.
Go online to SSA.gov, sign up for online access, and print one up. You will still need to request your replacement while you're in there. As for using the Soc Sec card for the I-9, there is a list of other documents which can be used, the temporary card won't be valid for this purpose.