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Change sex identification

You’ll make this change by requesting a replacement Social Security card. We’ll mail your free replacement card after we update your record.

You don't need to provide medical or legal evidence of your sex designation. Currently, you can change your sex identification to either male or female, but we are examining ways to provide an unspecified sex identification option in the future.

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Available in most U.S. time zones Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Tell the representative you want to change your sex identification.

Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you're deaf or hard of hearing.