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 \nUSE THIS APPLICATION TO:  \n·   Apply for an original Social Security card  \n·    Apply for a replacement Social Security card  \n·    Change or correct information on your Social Security number record  \nIMPORTANT:You MUST provide a properly completed application and the required evidence before wecan process your application.We can only accept original documents or documents certified by thecustodian of the original record.Notarized copies or photocopies which have not been certified by thecustodian of the record are not acceptable.We will return any documents submitted with your application.For assistance call us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit our website at www socialsecurity.aoy  \n## Original Social Security Card\n\nTo apply for an original card,you must provide at least two documents to prove age,identity,and U.S.citizenship or current lawful,work-authorized immigration status.If you are not a U.S.citizen and do nothave DHS work authorization,you must prove that you have a valid non-work reason for requesting acard.See page 2 for an explanation of acceptable documents.  \nNOTE:If you are age 12 or older and have never received a Social Security number,you must apply inperson.  \n## Replacement Social Security Card\n\nTo apply for a replacement card,you must provide one document to prove your identity.If you were bornoutside the U.S.,you must also provide documents to prove your U.S.citizenship or current,lawful,work-authorized status.See page 2 for an explanation of acceptable documents.  \n# Changing Information on Your Social Security Record\n\nTo change the information on your Social Security number record (i.e.,a name or citizenship change,orcorrected date of birth)you must provide documents to prove your identity,support the requested change,and establish the reason for the change.For example,you may provide a birth certificate to show yourcorrect date of birth.A document supporting a name change must be recent and identify you by both yourold and new names.If the name change event occurred over two years ago or if the name changedocument does not have enough information to prove your identity,you must also provide documents toprove your identity in your prior name and/or in some cases your new legal name.If you were born outsidethe U.S.you must provide a document to prove your U.S.citizenship or current lawful,work-authorizedstatus.See page 2 for an explanation of acceptable documents.  \n## I IMITS ON RFPI ACFMFNT SoCIAI SFCIIRITY CARDS\n\nPublic Law 108-458 limits the number of replacement Social Security cards you may receive to 3 percalendar year and 10 in a lifetime.Cards issued to reflect changes to your legal name or changes to a workauthorization legend do not count toward these limits.We may also grant exceptions to these limits if youprovide evidence from an official source to establish that a Social Security card is required.  \n## IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS\n\nIf you have any questions about this form or about the evidence documents you must provide,please visitour website at www socialsecurity aoy for additional information as well as locations of our offices andSocial Security Card Centers.You may also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.You can also findyour nearest office or Card Center in your local phone book.  \nEVIDENCE DOCUMENTS  \nThe following lists are examples of the types of documents you must provide with your application and are not allinclusive.Call us at 1-800-772-1213 if you cannot provide these documents.  \nIMPORTANT:If you are completing this application on behalf of someone else,you must provide evidence thatshows your authority to sign the application as well as documents to prove your identity and the identity of theperson for whom you are filing the application.We can only accept original documents or documents certified bythe custodian of the original record.Notariz","cbCaioQO9Iqe0fUD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioQO9Iqe0fUD","pdf",135906,"English","# Original Social Security Card\n## Replacement Social Security Card\n# Changing Information on Your Social Security Record\n# Limits on Replacement Social Security Cards\n# If You Have Any Questions\n# Evidence Documents\n## Evidence of Age\n## Evidence of Identity","[{\"question\":\"What documents are required to apply for an original Social Security card?\",\"answer\":\"Provide at least two documents to prove age, identity, and U.S. citizenship or current lawful, work-authorized immigration status. 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