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Social Security Administration (SSA) Monthly Data for
Social Security Number Replacement Card Applications
Filed via the Internet
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(Updated October 5, 2022)
This dataset contains data for fiscal years 2016 onward and is currently available in the following formats:
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Background
The SSA provides a variety of ways to conduct business with the agency. Via the internet, SSA offers members of the public the opportunity to request a replacement Social Security Card online. The SSA started rolling out this application in fiscal year 2016 on a state-by-state basis with full implementation occurring over several years. For a list of the states where this application is available, go to: Social Security Number and Card.
As part of our effort to expand and improve internet services, we monitor usage of existing online options. This dataset provides the volume of Social Security Number Replacement cards requested via the internet and the total volume of Social Security Number replacement cards requested via all service channels.
Dataset Index
- Agency Program Description
- Dataset Description
- Data Collection Description
- Data Dictionary
Agency Program Description
The Social Security Administration administers a number of online applications that provide the public an alternative to visiting SSA offices. One such application is the Internet Social Security Number Replacement Card.
You need a Social Security number to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and get some other government services. But you don't often need to show your Social Security card. Do not carry your card with you. Keep it in a safe place with your other important papers.
You can use a my Social Security account to apply for a replacement Social Security card online if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses);
- Are not requesting a name change or any other change to your card; and
- Have a driver's license or a state-issued identification card from one of the states where we have already rolled out this application. A current list of the states where this application is available at Social Security Number and Card.
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Dataset Description
This dataset provides monthly volumes at the national level from federal fiscal year 2016 onward for Internet Social Security Number Replacement Card.
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Data Collection Description
We get internet front-end activity counts from SSA's Online Social Security Replacement Card Application. We capture the transactions when public users access the application. We store the transactions in a data warehouse.
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Data Dictionary
Fiscal Year (FY): The 12-month period from October 1st through September 30th.
Month (by District Office Workload Reporting (DOWR) Month): The month the data was produced. DOWR reporting months are administratively set reporting periods and do not necessarily correspond exactly to calendar months.
Total Application Count: The number of Social Security Number replacement card applications submitted via all service channels.
Internet Application Count: The number of Social Security Number replacement card applications submitted via the internet.
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We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices! You
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Popular Online Services:
Review Your Information
- View Your Latest Statement
- Review Your Earnings History
- Check Application Status
Apply for Benefits
- Apply for Retirement Benefits
- Apply for Disability Benefits
- Apply for Medicare Benefits
- Appeal a Decision
Manage Your Account
- Change Your Address
- Set Up or Change Direct Deposit
- Print Proof of Benefits
- Print Your 1099
Find Help and Answers
- Review Our FAQs
- Request a Replacement Social Security Card
- Request a Replacement Medicare Card
Online Services by Topic:
Appeals
- Appeal Your Recent Medical Decision
- Continue a Medical Appeal You Already Started
- Appeal Other Non-Medical Decision
- Check Your Appeal Status
Medicare
- Apply for Benefits
- Return to a Saved Application
- Apply for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
- Check Your Application Status
- Request a Replacement Medicare Card
Retirement
- Apply for Benefits
- Return to a Saved Application
- Check Your Application Status
- Use Our Online Calculators
- Estimate Retirement Benefits
- Pay an Overpayment
Disability
- Apply for Benefits
- Return to a Saved Application
- Check Your Application Status
- Apply for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
- Pay an Overpayment
SSI
- Tell us you want to apply for SSI
- Print Proof of Benefits
- Pay an Overpayment
Estimate Future Benefits
- Find the Benefits You Qualify For
- Find Your Full Retirement Age
- Estimate Retirement Benefits
- Use Our Online Planners
General Help
- Access Our FAQ Library
- Contact Us
- Federal Holidays
Accessibility
- Get Help Receiving Information if You Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Social Security Cards
- Social Security Number and Card
- Request a Replacement Social Security Card
- Correct or Change Name
Online Services for Businesses, Governments, Organizational Payees and Third Parties
- Use Business Services Online to report wages and use our other online services for businesses.
- Verify Social Security numbers.
- Use Government to Government Services Online.
- Submit health or school records related to disability claims using Electronic Records Express.
- Select or change the way you receive information from Social Security if you are a Representative Payee and you are blind or visually impaired.
- File a Representative Payee Accounting Report as an organization.