replacement social security card

[RoseRed]

I have no idea what happened to my SS card. I got a new one when I got married and changed my name, but that was 29 years ago...

 

[musiclady]

Another tip: if you lose/wash your card on a regular basis like I do, apply for a replacement, wait a month or so, reapply and keep one in a safe place for the next time.

My daughter has lost hers several times. We were told/ have a letter in writing somewhere/ that you can only get 10 replacement cards in your lifetime. She is currently on card #6. The last time we did what you said and have one locked away. I don't know what you are supposed to do if you lose it past 10.

 

[musiclady]

Funny and annoying story of the SS replacement saga. When we moved, we lost the box with the social security cards. In order to get a driver's license in the new state, you had to show your SS card. So we went to SS agency and you can't get a SS replacement card without a driver's license/state ID. They sent us back to DMV who sent us back to SS agency. Turns out, we could get a paper copy of the SS card, take that to the DMV to get a driver's license, they go BACK to SS agency to actually order the replacement card using the new driver's license.

 

[WingsOfGold]

Well I covered mine with Scotch tape on both sides, I guess that is some form of lamination, I do know if I hadn't covered it ,it would be long gone from just wear and tear.

They will issue 10 ss cards in a lifetime. I think I have 5 or 6 lives left.

 

[WingsOfGold]

True story, my chiropractor told me the worst thing for back pain is a wallet in the back pocket. It forces an unnatural curve in the spine. I wear cargo pants/shorts now, keep back pockets empty, and have had near zero back pain for years. Tip of the day...

Phone in back pocket, pocket pistol r front, compact card wallet LF. Jeans Tee shirt in winter jean shorts tee shirt in summer. Works for me and NOT the cause of chronic back pain.

 

[Sneakers]

Still have the original cards, but got a new plastic version a few years ago.

I lied. I was thinking of the new Medicare card, which is plastic. I had to get a new paper SS card because my old SS card wasn't acceptable for RealID.