New Hampshire New & Replacement Social Security Card Information
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How to get a New Hampshire Social Security Card
Social Security cards are required for residents of New Hampshire. You will need a social security card to open a bank account or to claim benefits in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, Rochester and other parts of New Hampshire. If you do not have a social security card then this will make it difficult for you to obtain work and access government services.
Applying for a Social Security Card
If you want to apply for a New Hampshire social security card then you can do this using the SS-5 application form. This is a short form that can be completed online. You will need to provide your current address, name, and date of birth, and some other personal information.
Proof of ID is required when you apply for a New Hampshire Social Security Card. You cannot use a photocopy of your ID, not even if the photocopy has been notarized. You must submit either an original document or a copy of the document that has been certified by the issuing agency.
The list of ID documents that are accepted will vary depending on your age and whether you are applying for a new card or a replacement one. Commonly accepted ID includes a U.S. passport, driving license, or state-issued ID card.
Applying for a Social Security Card
If you want to apply for a New Hampshire social security card then you can do this using the SS-5 application form. This is a short form that can be completed online. You will need to provide your current address, name, and date of birth, and some other personal information.
Proof of ID is required when you apply for a New Hampshire Social Security Card. You cannot use a photocopy of your ID, not even if the photocopy has been notarized. You must submit either an original document or a copy of the document that has been certified by the issuing agency.
The list of ID documents that are accepted will vary depending on your age and whether you are applying for a new card or a replacement one. Commonly accepted ID includes a U.S. passport, driving license, or state-issued ID card.
What to Do if Your Security Card is Lost or Stolen
If your security card is lost or stolen you can apply for a replacement card using the same SS-5 application form. You are permitted to receive three free replacements in a year and there is a maximum of ten replacement social security cards per person in total, across your whole lifetime.
Losing a social security card can be a serious problem. While replacements are issued promptly, it is important to remember that your social security number is “your identity” for the purposes of banks and government agencies. If a criminal gains access to your social security number they might use it to commit fraud in your name.
What to Do if Your Security Card is Lost or Stolen
If your security card is lost or stolen you can apply for a replacement card using the same SS-5 application form. You are permitted to receive three free replacements in a year and there is a maximum of ten replacement social security cards per person in total, across your whole lifetime.
Losing a social security card can be a serious problem. While replacements are issued promptly, it is important to remember that your social security number is “your identity” for the purposes of banks and government agencies. If a criminal gains access to your social security number they might use it to commit fraud in your name.
If you lose your social security card, especially if you have reason to believe that it was stolen, you should inform the IRS and the police so that you have a record of the fact that it may have fallen into the possession of an unauthorized person. Consider using a credit and identity protection service to monitor your credit history so that you are alerted if someone attempts to take out credit in your name. This will allow you to take remedial action before your credit rating is damaged.
In general, it is best to keep your social security card at home, instead of carrying it with you in your wallet. Do not carry your social security card out with you unless you know you will need to show it as proof of ID. Memorize the number for completing government forms and remember that there are not many people at all that would need to know the ID. You should not share your social security number with anyone unless it is for the purposes of taxes, benefits or opening a bank account.
Replace your Social Security Card in counties within NH
- Keene
- Concord
- Derry
- Exeter
- Laconia
- Portsmouth
- Suncook
- Manchester
- Hillsborough
- Swanzey
- Hampton
- Dover
- Nashua
- Durham
- Salem
- Franklin
- Merrimack
- Hudson
- Bedford
- North Conway
- Rochester
- Danville
- Tilton
- Colebrook
- Bristol
- Newport
- Milford
- Claremont
- Windham
- Goffstown
- Hooksett
- Peterborough
- Pelham
- North Hampton
- Somersworth
- Amherst
- Contoocook
- Charlestown
- Alstead
- Hanover
- Campton
- Raymond
- Winchester
- Berlin
- Whitefield
- East Kingston
- Newmarket
- Weare
- Seabrook
- Barrington