How to replace lost or stolen ID cards
Rules for replacing government-issued ID cards vary. Many require you to show an official document, like your birth certificate. This proves your identity or citizenship.
| Type of ID | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Contact your birth state or territory's vital records office to get a certified copy of your birth certificate. |
| Driver’s license or state ID card | Contact your state motor vehicle agency for a replacement license or state ID card. |
| Social Security card | Visit the Social Security Administration website to replace your card online, by mail, or in person. |
| Medicare card | Request a replacement online with your my Social Security account. Or call 1-800-MEDICARE, (1-800-633-4227 TTY 1-877-486-2048). |
| Medicaid card | Contact your state Medicaid office to get a replacement. |
| U.S. passport | Report your lost or stolen passport to the State Department. Then request a replacement in person. |
| Permanent Resident (Green) Card | Contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to replace your Green Card. |
| Naturalization certificate | Submit Form N-565 to replace a Certificate of Citizenship. |
| Military ID card | Report the missing card to your unit security officer. Then find an ID Card office and make an appointment. |
LAST UPDATED: January 26, 2024
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