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Why have they not started issuing social security cards in plastic form like the DMV does with drivers licenses?

Dr. Aris Thorne
Dr. Aris Thorne
Senior Science Editor · Jan 16, 2026 · Updated Apr 13, 2026

Oh god somebody please answer this. I never understood using that damn piece of paper as an item for your I-9 verification. It looks like something a half baked forger can copy.

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The Short Answer

Oh god somebody please answer this. I never understood using that damn piece of paper as an item for your I-9 verification. It looks like something a half baked forger can copy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a simple explanation for why they not started issuing social security cards in plastic form like the dmv does with drivers licenses?

Oh god somebody please answer this. I never understood using that damn piece of paper as an item for your I-9 verification. It looks like something a half baked forger can copy.

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