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
How to get birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for people born in Puerto Rico.
Who can get help
People born in Puerto Rico.
How to start
Mail/online
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 Inmate Jail Release Services (Release Papers)
Citywide
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.