ID & Vital Documents
Social Security Administration (Replacement Card)
Citywide
Replacement Social Security cards; online for eligible US citizens with a NYS ID, otherwise by phone or in person.
What they offer
Get copies of jail release papers, which can help prove eligibility for benefits and programs. People released from state facilities can write to that facility.
Who can get help
People formerly incarcerated in NYC jails.
How to start
Call 311
Last checked by Second Start on September 19, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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Board of Elections in New York City
Citywide
Handles voter registration for NYC residents, including people whose voting rights have been restored after parole, and provides voter registration forms, absentee ballots, and registration information by phone.
ID & Vital Documents
IDNYC
Citywide
City-issued photo ID for NYC residents age 10+. Immigration status and conviction history do not matter.
ID & Vital Documents
NYC Office of Vital Records (Birth Certificates)
Citywide
How to obtain a birth certificate for people born in the five boroughs.