To receive a replacement card, you need to have one document to prove your identity, and you need to know the Social Security number. Go to the Social Security Online website. Print out form SS-5, the application for a Social Security card. Read the directions carefully. Tip: Depending on where you live, you may have the option to apply online for replacement cards. Some states and some types of cards may require you to get replacement cards in person or by mail. 1. Replace Your Driver’s License or State-Issued ID Card. Contact your state motor vehicle agency for a replacement license or state ID card. 2. Getting a Replacement Social Security Card Online: Extra Requirements. Yes, you can request a replacement Social Security card online if you are a U.S. citizen age 18 years or older with a U.S. mailing address. You must also have a driver's license or a state-issued identification card from one of these states.