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A Social Security Number (SSN) consists of nine digits, commonly written as three fields separated by hyphens: AAA-GG-SSSS. The first three-digit field is called the "area number". The central, two-digit field is called the "group number". The final, four-digit field is called the "serial number".

The SSA lets you apply for an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card for free. The application form and information about the supporting documents you need to apply are available online. The form takes just a few minutes to complete.

You may receive no more than three replacement social security number cards in a year and ten replacement social security number cards per lifetime. We may allow for reasonable exceptions to these limits on a case-by-case basis in compelling circumstances.

The nine-digit SSN is composed of three parts: The first set of three digits is called the Area Number. The second set of two digits is called the Group Number. The final set of four digits is the Serial Number.

The first 3 digits of an SSN are called its area number (AN), the next 2 are its group number (GN), and the last 4 are its serial number (SN). The SSA openly provides information about the process through which ANs, GNs, and SNs are issued (1).

To request a different Social Security number, contact your local Social Security office for an in-person appointment.

Getting a replacement Social Security number (SSN) card has never been easier. As long as you're only requesting a replacement card, and no other changes, you can use our free online services from anywhere.In most cases, simply knowing your SSN is enough. But if you do need a replacement, we make it easy.