What Do I Do If I Need a New Social Security Card?

In New York you can apply to get a new Social Security card online if you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have a mailing address in the U.S., have a New York State driver’s license or state-issued ID (or license or ID from another state that participates in this program). If you do not meet these requirements, you can apply for a new card at your local Social Security office by mail or in person. You will need the documents listed on the Social Security website, including your birth certificate if it exists.