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Social Security · Springfield, MA

Replace a Social Security Card in Springfield

70 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

A replacement card is free. Many adults can request it online; otherwise you apply with Form SS-5 and original documents.

Replace your card online

If you are an adult U.S. citizen with a U.S. mailing address, are not changing your name or other information, and have a driver's license or state ID from a participating state, you can usually request a replacement through a my Social Security account. The card arrives by mail.

SSA replace Social Security card page with the Get started button
The official SSA page to request a replacement card online (ssa.gov, captured October 2026). Click "Get started"; if you are not eligible online, SSA asks you to make an appointment.
SSA mails the new card in about 5 to 10 business days after it completes your request. The local office cannot print a card on the spot.

Replace your card at the Springfield office

  1. Fill out Form SS-5.
  2. Gather proof of identity and, if needed, of citizenship or immigration status (checklist).
  3. Bring them to the office at 70 Bond Street or mail them, as SSA instructs.

Limits and tips

SSA allows up to three replacement cards per year and ten per lifetime, with exceptions such as legal name changes. Often you only need your number, not the card itself.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a replacement card cost?

Nothing. Social Security cards are free; be wary of sites that charge for the form.

Can I get the card the same day?

No. SSA mails the card after processing the request.

Last reviewed: October 5, 2026. Office address, phone and hours come from the Social Security Administration field office list. Rules and services can change: confirm on ssa.gov before you go.