Form SS-5 is the correct Social Security form to use for applying for a new card, replacing or correcting an old card, or for changing the name on your current card. There is no charge to obtain a Form SS-5.

You can find form SS-5, Social Security Number Application. This page gives you instructions on obtaining the form, completion, and mailing.

You can also find form SS-5 in Spanish.

If you are living overseas, the Social Security Administration has a special version of form SS-5.

Social Security Administration forms must be printed on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. You must print the form with blue or black ink to be acceptable to the Social Security Administration.

NOTE: if you live abroad, and cannot obtain 8.5 x 11 paper, the use of A4 size paper (8.25 x 11.7) is the only acceptable alternative.

If you are unable to download the form, you may call 1-800-772-1213 and request that the form be mailed to you.

A cautionary note: Some private entities offer online facsimiles of Form SS-5 for public use. These facsimiles may not be acceptable if they do not match the Social Security Administration form exactly. That is, the application portion of the facsimile Form SS-5 must be printed in total on one, one-sided page and must be formatted and collect information exactly as shown on Form SS-5. You will be asked to complete a Form SS-5 if the facsimile application does not meet the Social Security Administration’s criteria.