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A Massachusetts Social Security Card Replacement Guide
A valid Social Security card is required for activities like applying for a job, claiming Social Security benefits, or opening a new account at a bank. If your Social Security card has been lost or stolen, it is important to replace it right away.
This Massachusetts Social Security card replacement guide is designed for residents of Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, Brockton, New Bedford, Quincy, or any other city in the Bay State.
Applying for a Social Security card is a relatively straightforward process. There are a couple of different methods available. The easiest option is to request a replacement online. While online replacement services aren’t available in every state, they are an option for Massachusetts residents. To qualify, you need to meet these requirements:
- You must be a US citizen
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must have a valid mailing address in the United States
- You must be requesting a card with identical information to your previous card, meaning that you don’t want to change your name or any other details.
- You have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license or state ID
As long as all of these requirements are met, the application process can be completed through the online form on our website or that of the Social Security Administration. Online applications are typically processed quite quickly. The replacement card should arrive in the mail within about 10 to 14 days as long as the application is approved.
Another option is to apply for a card in person or by mail. Anyone who doesn’t meet the online application requirements listed above will need to pursue one of these options.
To apply for a card at a local Social Security office or by mail, applicants need to provide documentation proving their identity and showing that they are US citizens.
Documents that are accepted as proof of identification include driver’s licenses, official state ID cards, or US passports. In some cases, military ID cards, health insurance cards, or ID cards issued by employers or schools may also be accepted. All forms of identification need to be current and not expired.
You can also file online on this site or on the SSA site. We, however, have trained experts to assist you with filling out the forms correctly so it won’t be denied by the Social Security Administration.
To prove that they are US citizens, applicants also need to bring a valid birth certificate or a US passport. As long as all of the requirements are met, the Social Security Administration will issue a replacement card. This card will usually arrive in the mail within about two weeks.
Dealing with a lost or stolen Social Security card can be a hassle. The tips in this Massachusetts Social Security card replacement guide should help. The easiest way to avoid problems in the future is to find a safe place to keep your card. Consider storing it in a file box or safe with other important documents and only taking it out when you need it.
To apply for a card at a local Social Security office or by mail, applicants need to provide documentation proving their identity and showing that they are US citizens.
Documents that are accepted as proof of identification include driver’s licenses, official state ID cards, or US passports. In some cases, military ID cards, health insurance cards, or ID cards issued by employers or schools may also be accepted. All forms of identification need to be current and not expired.
You can also file online on this site or on the SSA site. We, however, have trained experts to assist you with filling out the forms correctly so it won’t be denied by the Social Security Administration.
To prove that they are US citizens, applicants also need to bring a valid birth certificate or a US passport. As long as all of the requirements are met, the Social Security Administration will issue a replacement card. This card will usually arrive in the mail within about two weeks.
Dealing with a lost or stolen Social Security card can be a hassle. The tips in this Massachusetts Social Security card replacement guide should help. The easiest way to avoid problems in the future is to find a safe place to keep your card. Consider storing it in a file box or safe with other important documents and only taking it out when you need it.
Replace your Social Security Card in counties within MA
- Quincy
- Natick
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Braintree
- Revere
- Somerville
- Attleboro
- Framingham
- Great Barrington
- East Falmouth
- Amherst
- Medford
- Plymouth
- Peabody
- Dorchester Center
- Pittsfield
- Easthampton
- Dorchester
- West Springfield
- North Adams
- North Attleboro
- Holyoke
- Beverly
- Arlington
- Marlborough
- Newton Center
- Chelmsford
- Shrewsbury
- South Hadley
- Weston
- Chestnut Hill
- Westford
- Watertown
- Waltham
- Worcester
- Brockton
- Malden
- Gloucester
- North Andover
- Orange
- Milton
- Lawrence
- Concord
- Sudbury
- Haverhill
- West Roxbury
- Mattapan
- Southbridge
- Taunton