How do you obtain a social security card?

[justagirl]

I haven't had mine since the thing. I need to get a new one...finally. Where do I go, what do I need?

Thanks in advance!

[ae=ig]

I went to the local Social Security Administration office, and told them I had lost my card and needed a new one. Of course, there was a little bit of a wait, but not too long. After filling out a couple of forms, and waiting, I was brought to the back office and had to answer a few questions. They then processed a new card for me. They mailed it out, and I received it in about 3-4 weeks.

[buzd]

I think there is an SSA office on Earhart between Carrollton and Jeff Davis.

EDIT - the website says 1515 Poydras, so that may no longer be correct (might have been pre-K).

[justagirl]

Do you know where our local office is? I work in Metairie, so anywhere out here would be cool. Thanks

[edible complex]

I went online and found a phone number for a national office and had them send out a replacement. Did not have to do anything in person.

[bam bam]

1515 Poydras. Even though I drive by it every week, I have no clue if the office on Earhart is open.

[ae=ig]

Kenner: 1616 Joe Yenni 1-800-772-1213

Downtown: 1515 Poydras same phone #

Terrytown: 115 Terry Pkwy

Info from phone # 7 am - 7 pm

Office Hrs 9 am - 4 pm



HTH

[edible complex]

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=251

you can download the form from the above website. they may have your info on file, so it may not be necessary to send in copies of proof of citizenship with the form.

[Jeeves]

JAG there's a SS office in the Clearview Shopping Center in the food court.

[PNG]

I went online and found a phone number for a national office and had them send out a replacement. Did not have to do anything in person.

Me too.

[Schuarta]

I just checked my "important papers vault", and found I still have my original S/S card, from age 14 or 16, safely in a little plastic bag. It's over 50 years old. Does that make me strange or just lucky? :cool:

[Jeeves]

Does that make me strange or just lucky.....

I came across mine, too! I was getting things together for Social Security benefits when I found it. I'm eligible next month. :)

[justagirl]

Mine got Katrina-ed, does that make me unlucky?