Registered persons who have a recent photo captured in SSB’s registration database do not need to provide the required Photo ID for card replacement or renewal purposes. Show
Born BelizeanPrimary Documents:
Foreign Born Person with Permanent Residency Status:Naturalized BelizeanPrimary Documents:
Permanent Resident of BelizePrimary Documents:
Note: An expired passport with Belize Permanent Residence stamp affixed is also acceptable. CARICOM National with (CSME) Qualifying Certificate & Indefinite Entry of Stay StampPrimary Documents:
Note: Qualifying Certificate is a Certificate of Recognition of Caribbean Community (Free Movement of Skilled Persons) Act. Foreign Born Person with Temporary Residency Status:Temporary Resident of BelizePrimary Documents:
Valid permits, cards or stamps such as:
Note: A foreign national must submit his/her original birth certificate if he/she becomes a Permanent Resident or citizen of Belize. Acceptable Photo IDs:
If unable to provide any of the valid Photo IDs listed above, then:
Note: Registered persons who have a photo captured in the Social Security Board’s registration database do not need to provide the required photo ID for card renewal or replacements purposes. Acceptable Documents for Name Change:
Acceptable Documents for Proof of Marital Status:
No fee is charged for the following exceptions:
You can replace a lost or stolen Social Security card up to three times in a year and up to 10 times during your lifetime. Getting a new card because of a change in your legal name or citizenship status does not count toward the limits. You can request a placement card online, by mail or in person at a local Social Security office. Replacing your Social Security card onlineTo request a replacement card online, you must have a My Social Security account and meet these requirements:
Replacing your card by mail or in personIf you don’t have an online account or don’t meet any one of the other criteria listed above, you’ll have to fill out an application form and either mail it or take it to your local Social Security office. Local offices fully reopened April 7 after being closed to walk-in traffic for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) recommends calling in advance and scheduling an appointment to avoid long waits. You’ll need to provide what the SSA calls "primary" proof of identity — either a passport, a driver’s license or a state-issued photo ID card. If you don’t have any of those, Social Security will ask to see a current, “secondary” ID that shows your name; identifying information such as age or date of birth; and, preferably, a recent photograph — for example, an employee, student or U.S. military ID or a health insurance card (but not a Medicare card). Social Security typically requires the original of your primary ID document, or a copy certified by the agency that issued it. Photocopies, even if notarized, are not accepted. However, the SSA advises against mailing “original primary documents that should be kept secure in your possession.” As an alternative, you may send secondary evidence of identity, or contact your local office about dropping off your evidence or making an appointment. Social Security will return any documents you do submit once they process your new card. Your new Social Security card should arrive in the mail in 10 to 14 days. There is no charge. Keep in mindTo change the
name on your Social Security card, you will need to provide proof of your new name — for example, a marriage certificate, adoption papers or a court order granting the change — and proof of identity and citizenship. These must be originals or certified copies. If you don’t have any of those documents, Social Security may accept an unexpired, state-issued identity document in your new name, provided they can match it to your old name in their records. Can I get a replacement Social Security card at my local office?Once you complete your application (online or in-person), we will mail the card after we process the application. Please understand that we don't issue cards at our offices. If you need to visit an office, we encourage you to first check the office's status at our Office Closings and Emergencies page.
What do I need to update my SSN?An acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information, and preferably a recent photograph. Social Security will ask to see a U.S. driver's license, state-issued nondriver identification card, or U.S. passport as proof of identity.
Where can I update my Social Security?If you have questions or need help understanding how to change your address and telephone number online, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your Social Security office.
Where can I find my Social Security number?Finding Your Social Security Number
If you have a Social Security Number, you can find it on your Social Security card. Some other places that you can find your SSN are on tax returns, W-2s and bank statements. You may even find it on previously filed USCIS forms.
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