Fill Form SS-5 Online — Social Security Card Application
Application for a Social Security Card — for new cards, replacements, and name or information changes. Fill the official SSA form in your browser, then print and take it to your local SSA office with your original documents.
Official source: ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf
How to Fill Out Form SS-5 Online for Free
1. Open Form SS-5
Click "Fill SS-5 Free" above. The official SSA PDF opens instantly in the PDF Edit editor — no download, no install, no account needed.
2. Complete All Fields
Enter your full legal name, date and place of birth, mother's birth name, parents' SSNs (if known), your citizenship or immigration status, and your existing SSN if you're requesting a replacement or correction.
3. Sign the Form
Sign the form using PDF Edit's signature tool. Applicants under 18 may need a parent or legal guardian to sign on their behalf. Applicants under 12 must appear in person with a parent.
4. Print and Submit to SSA
Print the completed SS-5 and bring it to your local Social Security Administration office along with your original identity, age, and citizenship or immigration documents. Originals are required — copies are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions — Form SS-5
What is Form SS-5?
Form SS-5 is the Social Security Administration's application form for a Social Security card. You use it to apply for a new card (if you've never had one), to replace a lost or damaged card, or to update your name or correct information on an existing card and record.
Do I need to go to the SSA office in person?
Usually yes. The SSA requires original documents to verify your identity, age, and citizenship or immigration status. Most applicants present these in person at a local SSA office. In some cases, you may be able to mail original documents — they are returned after processing — but check the SSA website to confirm whether your situation qualifies for mail submission.
What documents do I need?
You must provide originals (not copies) proving: your age (typically a birth certificate), your identity (driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or other SSA-accepted government photo ID), and your U.S. citizenship or immigration status. For a name change, also bring the document establishing the legal name change — a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
How many replacement cards can I get?
The SSA limits replacement Social Security cards to 3 per calendar year and 10 in a lifetime. These limits don't apply if you're changing your name due to marriage, divorce, or a legal name change, or if the SSA made an error on your card or record.
Is there a fee for a Social Security card?
No. Social Security cards are always free from the SSA. If any website charges you a fee to "process" an SS-5 or obtain your card, it is not an official SSA service.
How long does it take to receive the card?
After the SSA approves your application, your card typically arrives by mail within 10 to 14 business days. More complex applications — or those requiring additional document verification — may take longer.
Can I fill out the SS-5 online and submit electronically?
As of 2026, the SSA requires in-person or mail submission of the SS-5 with original supporting documents. The SSA does not accept fully electronic submissions of Form SS-5. PDF Edit helps you fill out the form accurately before printing it for submission.
Is this the official SSA Form SS-5?
Yes. PDF Edit loads the SS-5 PDF directly from ssa.gov. We do not recreate or modify the form. Always confirm you have the current version before submitting, as the SSA periodically updates its forms.
¿Cómo solicito un Número de Seguro Social por primera vez con el Formulario SS-5?
Llena el SS-5 con tu nombre legal, fecha y lugar de nacimiento, nombre de tu madre y estatus migratorio, luego preséntalo en persona en una oficina del SSA con tu pasaporte y tu documento de USCIS (I-551, I-94 o EAD) originales.
¿Puedo cambiar mi nombre en la tarjeta del Seguro Social después de casarme?
Sí. Marca la casilla de cambio de nombre en el SS-5, adjunta tu acta de matrimonio original y una identificación con tu nuevo nombre. PDF Edit te ayuda a llenar el formulario en español antes de imprimirlo y llevarlo al SSA.
¿Cuánto cuesta reemplazar una tarjeta de Seguro Social perdida?
La tarjeta es completamente gratis: el SSA nunca cobra por el SS-5 ni por reemplazos. Tienes derecho a 3 reemplazos por año y 10 en toda tu vida; los cambios de nombre por matrimonio o divorcio no cuentan en ese límite.
Wie beantrage ich als deutscher Expat in den USA eine Social Security Card mit dem SS-5?
Füllen Sie das SS-5 mit Ihrem vollen Namen, Geburtsdatum, Geburtsort und Visum-Status (H-1B, L-1, J-1) aus und legen Sie ihn zusammen mit Ihrem deutschen Reisepass und I-94 persönlich in einem SSA-Büro vor.
Brauchen meine in den USA geborenen Kinder einen eigenen SS-5 für die SSN?
In der Regel nicht: Über das Krankenhausprogramm "Enumeration at Birth" wird die SSN automatisch beantragt. Falls dies versäumt wurde, reichen Sie das SS-5 mit der Geburtsurkunde des Kindes und Ihrer ID beim SSA ein.
Kann ich das SS-5 als J-1 Au-pair oder Austauschstudent ausfüllen?
Ja. Als J-1-Inhaber mit Arbeitserlaubnis warten Sie 10 Tage nach Einreise, dann reichen Sie das SS-5 mit DS-2019, I-94 und Reisepass ein. Mit PDF Edit füllen Sie alle Felder sauber digital aus, bevor Sie zum SSA-Büro gehen.
Comment remplir le formulaire SS-5 en tant qu'expatrié français aux États-Unis ?
Indiquez votre nom légal complet, votre date et lieu de naissance, le nom de jeune fille de votre mère et votre statut migratoire, puis présentez le SS-5 en personne au bureau SSA avec passeport français et I-94 ou green card originaux.
Quels documents apporter pour une première carte SSN après un L-1 ou H-1B ?
Apportez votre passeport français, votre I-94, votre visa L-1/H-1B et votre lettre d'embauche. Aucune photocopie n'est acceptée — uniquement les originaux. PDF Edit vous laisse remplir le SS-5 proprement avant l'impression.
Comment changer le nom sur ma carte SSN après un mariage ou un divorce ?
Cochez "Change of name" sur le SS-5, joignez le certificat de mariage ou le jugement de divorce original et une pièce d'identité au nouveau nom. Les changements de nom ne comptent pas dans la limite de 3 remplacements par an.
SS-5フォームでソーシャルセキュリティ番号を初めて申請する方法を教えてください。
氏名・生年月日・出生地・母親の旧姓・在留資格を記入し、日本のパスポートとI-94またはグリーンカードの原本を持って最寄りのSSAオフィスに直接提出します。コピー不可、原本のみ受理されます。
駐在員(三菱・トヨタ・MUFGなど)の家族もSSNが必要ですか?
L-2配偶者ビザ保持者はEAD取得後にSSNを申請できます。L-2の子供は税控除のためITINで対応する場合もあります。PDF Editで日本語の説明を見ながら英語のSS-5を正確に記入できます。
紛失したソーシャルセキュリティカードを再発行するには?
SS-5の「Replacement card」にチェックを入れ、運転免許証またはパスポートの原本を持参して提出します。年間3枚、生涯10枚までという上限があり、再発行は無料です。
كيف أتقدم بطلب الحصول على بطاقة الضمان الاجتماعي لأول مرة باستخدام نموذج SS-5؟
عبّئ النموذج باسمك القانوني الكامل وتاريخ ومكان ميلادك واسم والدتك ووضعك في الهجرة، ثم قدّمه شخصيًا في أقرب مكتب SSA مع جواز سفرك وبطاقة الإقامة I-551 أو I-94 الأصلية. لا تُقبل النسخ.
هل يمكنني تغيير اسمي على بطاقة الضمان الاجتماعي بعد الزواج أو الطلاق؟
نعم، ضع علامة على "Change of name" في SS-5 وأرفق عقد الزواج أو وثيقة الطلاق الأصلية مع هوية تحمل اسمك الجديد. تغييرات الاسم لا تُحسب ضمن حد البطاقات البديلة السنوي.
كم تستغرق إجراءات استلام بطاقة SSN بعد تقديم نموذج SS-5؟
عادةً تصل البطاقة بالبريد خلال 10 إلى 14 يوم عمل بعد موافقة SSA. يساعدك PDF Edit في ملء النموذج باللغة العربية بشكل واضح قبل الطباعة لتجنب التأخير الناتج عن الكتابة اليدوية غير المقروءة.
Como solicito um Social Security Number como brasileiro recém-chegado aos EUA?
Preencha o SS-5 com nome completo, data e local de nascimento, nome da mãe e status migratório, e apresente pessoalmente em um escritório SSA com passaporte brasileiro e green card ou I-94 originais.
Bailarinos e au pairs com visto J-1 podem obter SSN com o Formulário SS-5?
Sim. Após 10 dias da entrada nos EUA, leve passaporte, DS-2019, I-94 e carta do patrocinador a um escritório SSA. PDF Edit ajuda a preencher o SS-5 com letra legível antes da impressão.
Quanto custa substituir um cartão de Social Security perdido?
A substituição é gratuita — o SSA nunca cobra. Você tem direito a 3 cartões por ano e 10 ao longo da vida; mudanças de nome por casamento ou divórcio não entram nesse limite.
Как подать форму SS-5 на получение Social Security Number после переезда в США?
Заполните SS-5: полное имя, дата и место рождения, девичья фамилия матери, иммиграционный статус. Подайте лично в офис SSA с российским паспортом и оригиналом грин-карты, I-94 или EAD — копии не принимаются.
Нужен ли SSN моим детям, рождённым в США после релокации 2022 года?
Обычно SSN оформляется автоматически в роддоме через программу Enumeration at Birth. Если этого не сделали, подайте SS-5 с оригиналом свидетельства о рождении ребёнка и вашим документом, удостоверяющим личность.
Как изменить имя или фамилию на карточке SSN после брака?
Отметьте "Change of name" в SS-5 и приложите оригинал свидетельства о браке плюс ID с новой фамилией. Замена при смене имени не входит в лимит 3 карт в год. PDF Edit поможет заполнить форму на русском перед печатью.
新移民如何使用SS-5表格首次申请社会安全号码(SSN)?
填写SS-5表格中的法定姓名、出生日期与地点、母亲婚前姓名及移民身份,携带中国护照和绿卡I-551、I-94或EAD原件,亲自前往最近的SSA办公室提交,不接受复印件。
F-1留学生在获得校外工作授权后如何申请SSN?
F-1学生需先取得CPT、OPT或校内雇主聘书,然后用SS-5、I-20、I-94、护照及雇主信去SSA办理。PDF Edit让您先把英文表格用中文对照填好,避免在SSA现场出错。
华人小企业主丢失社安卡后如何补办?
在SS-5上勾选"Replacement card",带着驾照或护照原件去SSA办公室。补办完全免费,每年最多3张、终身10张;因结婚或离婚改名的补卡不计入此限额。
About Form SS-5
Three Use Cases
New card: For people who have never had an SSN — newborns, immigrants newly authorized to work, and others. Replacement: For those whose card was lost, stolen, or damaged. Correction/Name change: For those who need to update their name or other information after a legal name change.
The Document Rules
The SSA accepts only original documents or certified copies issued by the agency that created the original. Your SSN is one of the most sensitive numbers you have — the SSA's strict document requirements exist to prevent identity theft and fraud.
After Marriage or Divorce
Name changes after marriage or divorce do not count against your replacement card limit. Bring the marriage certificate or divorce decree along with your current ID and existing Social Security card (if you have it). The process takes the same 10–14 days.
Newborns and the Hospital Option
Parents of U.S.-born newborns can request a Social Security Number through the hospital's "Enumeration at Birth" program — no need to separately file an SS-5. If that wasn't done at birth, file an SS-5 at an SSA office with the child's birth certificate.
Immigrants and Work Authorization
Non-citizens authorized to work must wait 10 days after DHS records are updated before applying for an SSN, so the SSA can verify the immigration records. Non-citizens not authorized to work may request an SSN only for specific non-work purposes with a DHS letter confirming eligibility.
Official Source
Form SS-5 is published by the Social Security Administration. PDF Edit loads this document directly from ssa.gov. The SSA's website at ssa.gov/ssnumber has current forms, office locators, and appointment scheduling.
Who Uses PDF Edit for Form SS-5?
New Parents
Parents who didn't register their child's SSN at birth and now need to file an SS-5. PDF Edit helps them fill the form accurately before visiting the SSA office.
Newlyweds Changing Names
People updating their Social Security record after marriage. Name changes don't count against the replacement card limit — but the form still needs to be filled correctly.
Immigrants with Work Authorization
Newly authorized workers who need a Social Security Number for employment. PDF Edit helps them prepare their application before their SSA appointment.
People Replacing Lost Cards
Anyone whose Social Security card was lost or stolen who needs to get a replacement, within the annual and lifetime limits.
Legal Name Change Recipients
People who received a court-ordered name change and need to update their Social Security record with the new name before updating other ID documents.
SSA Appointment Preparation
Anyone who wants to arrive at the SSA office with a fully completed form — reducing time at the counter and the chance of errors that require re-submission.
Why Fill Form SS-5 on PDF Edit?
Your SSN Data Stays Local
The SS-5 asks for your existing Social Security Number, birthdate, and parents' information. PDF Edit processes everything in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
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Many websites charge a fee to "help" you obtain a Social Security card. The SS-5 itself is free, and PDF Edit is free. No subscription, no per-download fee.
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