U.S. Social Security Administration / Social Security Card

For over 70 years, the Social Security Administration has served the American people, providing the major source of income for most of our seniors. Social Security, however, is more than just retirement benefits. Social Security pays benefits to disabled workers and their dependents as well as the families of deceased workers. We administer the Supplemental Security Income program, a program based on need for people age 65 or older and people with disabilities, regardless of age. We also help Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources apply for extra help with the cost of their prescription drugs under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Click here if the information on this page needs to be updated.

Obtain And/Or Replace A Lost Or Stolen Social Security Card

You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen. However, you may not need to get a replacement card. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important. Go to your local Social Security Office and be prepared to:

   * Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5)
   * Show documents proving your identity.
   * Show documents proving your U.S. citizenship
   * Show documents proving your current, lawful, work-authorized status if you are not a U.S. citizen.

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Change/Update The Information On Your Social Security Card

If you need to change your name on your Social Security card, you must take a completed Social Security Card Application to one of the local offices and be prepared to show a recently issued document as proof of your legal name change. Documents Social Security may accept to prove a legal name change include:

   * Marriage document.
   * Divorce decree.
   * Certificate of Naturalization showing a new name.
   * Court order for a name change.

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General Information

You are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. For example, changes in noncitizen status that require card updates may not count toward these limits. Also, you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship.

Keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers. Do not carry it with you.

A person using your card or number can get other personal information about you and apply for credit in your name. So, if you suspect someone is using your number, you should take these steps to protect yourself and your financial health:

* Educate yourself about identity theft;
* File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (1-877-ID-THEFT or 1-877-438-4338);
* File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov;
* Check your Social Security record (call toll-free 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ensure your income is calculated correctly.
* Monitor your credit reports.

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Local Social Security Offices

BRONX
Social Security
226 East 161st St 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10451

Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00am - 04:00pm

Subway: 4 or D train to Yankee Stadium (161-river ave)
Bus: #55 to 163rd Street or #6 to Grant Ave.


MANHATTAN
Social Security
237 W 48th Street 5th Fl
New York, NY 10036

Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00am - 04:00pm

Subway: The office is located on 48th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue. Take the:

   *1, 9, C, E, train to 50th St.
   *N, R or W train to 49th St.
   *Take the A, D, 2, or 3 train to 42nd St & Times Square and walk North to 48th St.


BROOKLYN
Social Security
625 Fulton Street, Sixth Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Subway: D/M/N/Q/R TO Dekalb Ave; 2/3/4/5 To Nevins St
Bus: B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B51, B52, B54, B57, B61, B65, B67, B75.


QUEENS
Social Security
155-10 Jamaica Avenue, Second Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432

Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Subway: E, J & LIRR to Jamaica
Bus: Q: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 20A, 20B, 24, 25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 42, 44, 54, 56, 65, 83, 84, 85, 110, 111, 112, 113.

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Source: www.ssa.gov/ny/