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 at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html. This page gives you instructions on obtaining the form, completion, and mailing.

If you need form SS-5 in Spanish, you can find it at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5sp.html.

If you are living overseas, we have a special version of form SS-5 which can be found at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5fs.html.

SSA 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 SSA.

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 the SSA Form SS-5 for public use. These facsimiles may not be acceptable for SSA purposes if they do not match the SSA 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 the SSA Form SS-5. You will be asked to complete a Form SS-5 if the facsimile application does not meet SSA’s criteria.