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If you cannot wait the 7-10 days it takes for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to process your application, you may request a temporary Social Security card that will remain valid for 30 days. With Application-Filing-Service.com, you can skip the line, save time, and apply for a new/replacement card at the same time along with your temporary one. Why wait in line when you can have your SS-5 done for you?

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USA Filing Services: The Easiest Way to Get a Replacement Social Security Card

A professional filing service lets you skip the line, save time, and save all of the stress and headaches that come with navigating government bureaucracy. In just a few clicks, you will have a perfectly formatted SS-5 form, supporting document guidance, and step-by-step instructions for finalizing and submitting your application bundle.

You can do it for free yourself through the SSA, but why spend all that time and take the risk? Rather than wait in line at the office, risk any of the minor errors that plague most applicants, and spend hours of your time figuring out what to send, it is all taken care of for you right from the comfort of your own home.

Application-Filing-Service.com is by far the easiest way to get a replacement Social Security card on the first try!

We do your SS-5 for you: Filling out your own application isn’t easy. Our SS-5 form software automatically generates a perfectly formatted application based on your answers to a series of easy questions. In just a few clicks, you’ll have your form just the way the SSA likes it.
Don’t stress over documents: Do you have to send a passport? A birth certificate? A driver’s license? Maybe it’s all 3 or more! It all depends. Instead of wasting hours figuring out what to send, we’ll tell you exactly what to do so you don’t stress over it.
Skip the lines: You’re going to have to wait in line to get your temporary card, so why do the same to get your real one? If your forms and documents aren’t ready yet, then you can’t get the real card and the temporary one at the same time. Use our service and save yourself the hassle of waiting at the office.
Gain peace of mind: This process is so stressful that Americans put it off for years. There’s no reason to deal with all of those headaches when we can just do it for you in a matter of minutes.
We’re here to answer all of your questions: Our helpful customer service professionals and filing agents are standing by to answer any questions you have at any time. Just pick up the phone during business hours or send us an email.
Get it right the first time: There’s no counting how many applicants wait for weeks only to receive a denial letter. It’s frustrating. You’ll have to start the process all over again and wait another 7-10 days or more. When all you have is a temporary Social Security card , that can be the most frustrating part!

For just a low, one-time fee you can save all of that time, not miss any days at work, complete the bulk of your application right from the comfort of your own home, and rest assured that you’re getting the absolute best chance of completing your application right on the first try. Just sit back, answer a few questions, and let us handle everything else!

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How to Get Your Social Security Card

A temporary Social Security card obviously won’t be good for very long, so you’ll need to get the real thing. This process is 100% free from the government. However, as you will see, it is tedious, time-consuming, and stressful.

In fact, many applicants make very minor mistakes because they don’t understand all of the regulations or lose focus on their application. These mistakes result in immediate denial and long delays. Sometimes, the delays are so long that the temporary Social Security card expires.

You can avoid all of that by using our professional filing agents to help complete your application for you.

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Getting both your temporary and new card is easy when you use Application-Filing-Service.com. It will all be done in just a few steps.

Answer a few questions from our SS-5 software, and we’ll generate your form for you
Receive your personalized SS-5 filing guide along with step-by-step instructions. Gather the documents we tell you to and submit them along with your application
Finalize and submit your application bundle (we explain this in our filing guide as well)
While at the office, request your temporary print out

Submitting your application with Application-Filing-Service.com makes getting a new, replacement, or updated card easier than it has ever been before. Begin your application now and you’ll be ready to send it in minutes!

What is a Temporary Social Security Card?

If your employer, a financial institution, or university wishes to see your card and you cannot wait, your only option is to get a temporary printout from the local Social Security Administration office. Your card cannot be generated online. We recommend completing your application first through us and then requesting your temporary card when you hand in your application at the local office.

In reality, your “printout” is actually just a letter stating that you have a card or have applied for a new one. This printout will remain valid for 30 days. Employers and others wishing to see your card will have to accept the printout in lieu of card so long as it is still valid.

Since the printout will be valid for only one month, you absolutely must file for a new card. It is not possible for anyone to give you a valid copy of a Social Security card. You must file to replace the one you lost.

How to Get a Temporary Social Security Card?

First, complete your application for a new/replacement card using our software. Then, go to the nearest Social Security replacement office and submit and SS-5 form along with proper supporting documentation. The SSA requires that you submit either one or two supporting documents to:

Prove your age
Prove your identity
Prove your citizenship

We will cover this in more detail later.

Once the office has received your application, they will issue you a (letter) explaining that your card is being processed but you do in fact own one. This should be good enough if you need a temporary Social Security card for a job.

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Why Might You Need a Temporary Copy of a Social Security Card?

While the letter you get might not actually be a copy of your card, it will be just as good as having your real card with you (for 30 days). There are several reasons why you might need one:

For your employer: An employer may wish to see your SSC. Your SSN is used to track earnings and benefits and is vital for your employer’s own accounting as well.
For school: Some universities require your card to determine your eligibility for a number of things including reduced tuition.
For a bank: If you need to open a bank account quickly, then the bank might need to see your card to ensure your number is correct. A temporary card is the only way to satisfy this need until your real one arrives.

Again, although this card will suffice for the time being, you must apply for a new card immediately. You will eventually need the real card in your possession.

While the process is free from the SSA, successfully completing your application is extremely difficult. The complex nature of the application filing process is why so many choose to use a professional form filing agency.

If you wish to do it alone, here are the steps you must take. Keep in mind that this process must be completed 100% properly or your application will be denied.

Step 1) Obtain the SS-5 Form

If you are going to the local office to request a temporary , then obtain the SS-5 form from the office while you are there. This form is used to:

File for an original card
File for a replacement card
Make changes to an existing card
File for a card for an immigrant
File for a card for a child
File for a card for an elderly dependent

You may also print the form out from the SSA’s website, SSA.gov. Residents in some states are even eligible to complete the entire process online.

Step 2) Gather the Correct Supporting Documents

The Social Security card office requires a number of supporting documents to process your application. This causes a lot of stress but is for your own protection. Depending on your situation, you may need two documents or more to prove your age, citizenship, identity, and/or lawful immigration status. If you are applying to make changes or filing an application for someone else, the process becomes even more confusing.

At the very least, you will need to show:

Proof of Citizenship

Passport or birth certificate

Proof of Age

A religious record made before the age of 5
showing your date of birth
U.S. hospital record of your birth
U.S. passport

Proof of Identity

A U.S. driver’s license
State-issued non-driver identification card
U.S. passport

Since supporting documentation is dependent on your unique situation, many applicants send in the wrong documents and cause delays in their application. Be sure to thoroughly read the regulations and submit the correct documents (if you use a professional filing service like ours, we will tell you which documents are correct for your situation).

Note: The SSA only accepts ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. NO COPIES are accepted. Period.

Step 3) Submit Your Application and Documents

You have 2 options for submitting your application bundle to the government:

In person: In person: You can hand everything in at the local Social Security card office. Since you will be going there anyway to get your temporary Social Security card , this might be your best option.
Via mail: You can mail everything to the SSA.

You may also complete the entire process online via SSA.gov if you are from an eligible state. Please check the government’s website to determine if your state is on the list.

Again, keep in mind that this process is 100% free from the government. The only downside is the amount of time it takes to complete the process and the risk of denial. If you need your card quickly and have little experience dealing with the government, consider using a professional filing service.

Important: We would like to mention again that a temporary Social Security card IS NOT good enough for everyday life. It may be enough to let you get a job, but once it expires, it is of no use to you or anyone. You will need a real card to get a job, file taxes, open a bank account, and perform a number of other vital tasks. Take the time to apply for a real one immediately..

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Why is Applying for a New Card so Difficult?

Applying is free and only requires one form, a few supporting documents, and your time. That begs the question: Why is applying for a new or replacement card so difficult?

The answer is that the process isn’t necessarily difficult, just confusing and time-consuming. For some people, it may be difficult, but the tediousness of it all is what drives so many people to simply get their temporary Social Security card and skip filing for the real thing.

There are a few major obstacles standing between you and a new card:

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Regulations are confusing: The SSA has a number of confusing regulations, including ink color, date format, information required, and a few other detailed criteria. In fact, nearly an entire page of the SS-5 form is dedicated to explaining how to fill it in! This complexity leads to frequent errors.
Supporting documentation varies depending on your situation: Is this your first card, a replacement, or a card for someone else? Are you a citizen by birth? This will determine which documents you must submit. Sometimes, you only need one document. Sometimes it’s two or more. And if certain documents don’t exist, the SSA may accept others. One of the most common complaints from our customers is that they had no idea what they had to send in.
Even the slightest error results in denial: You cannot have the slightest error on your application or it will be returned to you. That’s why auto-generating it through software is the safest bet. Our brains are too prone to error!
It takes a lot of time: Obtaining your form, gathering the documents, reading the regulations—it all takes a lot of time. If you don’t have the luxury of taking a day off of work, then it becomes even harder.

When we tried to file for a replacement card, we wasted hours of time and found out we got denied two weeks later. When we tried to get help from the SSA, they were hard to reach and not very helpful. In the end, we had to wait several weeks for our new card to finally arrive. We knew we had to think of a better way.

F.A.Q

Q: How long is a temporary Social Security card valid for?

A: No. It’s not possible. The SSA may take up to two weeks or more to process your application. The fastest way to get a new card is to complete the process quickly and accurately with a professional filing service to avoid delays.

Q: How much does it cost to get a temporary replacement card?

Q: How much does it cost to get a new or replacement card?

Q: Can I get a temporary Social Security card online?