You will need to download a copy of the SS5 form. Copies need to be mailed or handed in person to the Social Security office.
Fill out your full name at birth. The name must be the one listed on your birth certificate.
Write down your Social Security number. All U.S citizens have been assigned a number at birth. You need to write down your number at this step.
Fill out your place and date of birth. This will have to be the full name of the city and state. If you were born in a foreign country, you need to fill out this information too.
Select your citizenship. You need to verify whether you are a U.S citizen, legal alien, or none of the above.
You will need to indicate if you have obtained a card in the past. This section requires you to list your recent legal name and if you have a different birth date.
Enter the current date. This is one of the final steps. You will need to enter the current date with your telephone number and mailing address.
You can now sign the form and mail it to the Social Security office. This handy video can also help you fill out the form.