Overview
- Eligible applicants include new U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who need their Social Security records to reflect current legal status.
- Applicants create or sign in to a My Social Security account, request a replacement or new card, and choose the option for a citizenship or immigration status change.
- Required proof typically includes a Certificate of Naturalization, a U.S. passport, and a birth certificate, and some cases require in‑office verification of original documents.
- After documentation is validated, the Social Security card is mailed within about five to ten business days.
- The online process is offered in English only, with Spanish assistance by phone at 1‑800‑772‑1213 (press 7), and since April 2024 N‑400 online filers can request an SSN or card during the naturalization application.