To replace your Social Security card, fill out Form SS-5 (Application for Social Security Card). Use this form for a replacement card, to change the address in your Social Security file, or to change your name because of marriage or otherwise. To download this form, go to http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html. If you need additional help, contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or write:

Office of Public Inquiries

Social Security Administration

Windsor Park Building 6401 Security Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21235

http://www.ssa.gov/reach.htm

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Lesson Contents
I. Introduction
II. How to Get Organized
III. Organize Important Papers

a. Which Papers to Keep

b. Where to Keep Papers

c. How Long to Keep Papers

d. When to Update Papers

e. How to Replace Papers

e.1. Birth and death certificate

e.2. Citizenship and naturalization papers

e.3. Driver’s license

e.4. Federal income tax return

e.5. Insurance policies

e.6. Marriage licenses, marriage dissolutions, adoption decrees

e.7. Military discharge papers

e.8. Passport

e.9. Property deeds

e.10. Savings bonds and notes

e.11. Social Security card

e.12. Vehicle title

e.13. Will

IV. What are SMART Goals?

a. SMART Goal Setting Techniques

b. Write and Visualize Your Goals

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Organize Your Important Household Papers belongs to a series called Legally Secure Your Financial Future. The series also includes information to help you communicate with others and begin preparing your estate plan.