[header] How to track a ssn application [title] Allow 2 to 4 weeks for the application to be processed. [step] Processing times vary by state but, on average, it takes around 2 weeks to receive your ssn and card. You can find the current processing time for your state at.
[substeps] If you mailed your application instead of filing it at a field office, expect to wait around 4 weeks to receive your card. [title] Call the ssa's toll-free number if you haven't received your card.