How Do I Replace a Lost Green Card?

To replace a lost green card, you must file an Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can file online or by mail.  Generally, you must also pay a filing fee.  

Quick Steps to Replace a Lost Green Card:  

1. Filing Form I-90: 

• Locate Form I-90 on the USCIS website.  
• You can file the completed I-90 form online through a USCIS online account or by mailing in the application.  

2. Online Filing: 

• To file online, you must create a USCIS online account if you don't already have one.  
• Once you fill out the I-90 form, you can then pay the fee online, check your case status, and receive updates on your application online.  

3. Mail Filing: 

• To mail in your application to replace your green card, you will need to download the I-90 form from the USCIS website, print and complete the application, gather any required supporting documents, and pay the fee (if the waiver is not applicable).  
• Mail the completed form and supporting documents to the USCIS address provided on the form.  

4. Required Documents: 

• Submit a copy of your green card if you have one.  
• If you no longer have a copy of your green card, you must submit a copy of another government-issued form of identification with your name, date of birth, and a photograph (such as a driver's license or passport).  
• In some cases you may need to provide a police report or a sworn statement if you claim your green card was lost or stolen.  

5. Fee: 

• The filing fee for Form I-90 is currently $465 to mail in the completed form or $416 for online filing.  
• There may be certain circumstances where you can apply for a fee waiver.  

6. Additional Considerations: 

• Not that if you are a conditional permanent resident, you may need to use a different form (I-751 or I-829) depending on the circumstances.  
• If you are outside the United States when you apply, you may need to file an Application for Travel Document (Form I-131A) and pay a fee at a U.S. embassy or consulate.  

Suppose you no longer have your Permanent Resident Card, and you need evidence of your lawful permanent resident status while waiting to receive a replacement Card. In that case, USCIS may issue an Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp after you file the I-90 form. 

In some cases, USCIS may require biometric verification.  If USCIS determines you must submit biometrics to prove your identity, they will mail a biometrics appointment notice with the time and place of your appointment. This does NOT serve as notification of your biometrics appointment. 

If you need help obtaining an ADIT stamp, have questions, or need to update your personal information listed above, you can visit the USCIS Contact Center webpage at uscis.gov/contactcenter. 

If your mailing address changes while your case is pending, you can update it through your USCIS Online Account, if you have one, to prevent unnecessary delay.  It can take several weeks to months for USCIS to process your application.