Replacing a SS card by Mail

purpleacorn
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:21:06 +0000

So, in the midst of two moves and new jobs, I honestly have no clue where my social security card has ended up. I need to get a new one, and in order for me to have it by the time I leave for school in the fall, I’d need to mail it in (I wouldn’t be able to go to the office when it’s open because I’m working this summer).

Has anybody sent their application in (with the passport) by mail before? I’m a little nervous about sending the passport (as proof of identity and citizenship) by mail, but I’m going to need to card to get a job on campus, so I’m not sure I have a choice.

The other option would be to ask my mother to go during her lunch break, though since I’m technically an adult, I’m not sure if she’d be allowed to do that. I’m going to try and call and ask though.