Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (I-90) step-by-step

Item 1: Alien Registration Number (A-Number). Your A-Number starts with “A” and appears on DHS or USCIS letters. If you do not have one, write “N/A.”

Item 2: USCIS Online Account Number (OAN). You have an OAN only if you filed a form with a receipt number that begins with “IOE.” If you do not have such a number, write “N/A.”

Items 3.a. – 3.c.: Your Full Legal Name. Give your complete legal name exactly as it appears on official documents.

Item 4: Name change since your card was issued. Check “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes,” complete Items 5.a.–5.c. and submit legal name-change documents (e.g., registered marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order). If “No” or you never received a card, go to Items 6.a.–6.f.

Items 5.a. – 5.c.: Name as printed on your current Permanent Resident Card. Write it exactly as it appears on the card, even if you later changed your name.

Items 6.a. – 6.i.: Mailing Address. Provide where you want written mail. USCIS will not mail a Permanent Resident Card to a foreign address, except for certain alien commuters. If you are an alien commuter living in a contiguous foreign territory (Canada or Mexico), you may give a foreign mailing address; however, your card will be sent to the U.S. Port of Entry you indicate in Part 2, Item 2.h.1.a. If you plan to travel abroad and your card is expiring, apply and receive your new card before you leave.

Items 7.a. – 7.h.: Physical Address. Fill in only if your physical address is different from your mailing address. Alien commuters must give their foreign physical residence address.

Item 8: Sex. Select Male or Female based on your birth certificate issued at or closest to birth.

Item 9: Date of Birth. Use mm/dd/yyyy format.

Items 10. – 11.: Place of Birth. Write the city, town, or village and the country where you were born.

Items 12. – 13.: Mother’s and Father’s First Names. Give their first names only.

Item 14: Class of Admission. Enter the three-character code from your Permanent Resident Card (for example, IR2).

Item 15: Date of Admission. The date you became a lawful or conditional permanent resident, in mm/dd/yyyy format.

Item 16: U.S. Social Security Number (if any). Write your 9-digit number. If you have none, write “None.”

First, check one box in Items 1.a. – 1.c. that matches your current immigration status:

1.a.: Lawful permanent resident

1.b.: Permanent resident in commuter status

1.c.: Conditional permanent resident

Then, continue with the section that applies to you: Section A for 1.a. or 1.b., Section B for 1.c.

Section A (Lawful permanent residents and permanent residents in commuter status)

Choose only one reason for filing (Items 2.a. – 2.j.). Below we explain each and what you must submit.

2.a.: My previous card was lost, stolen, or destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card if you have one; otherwise, a government-issued ID with your name, date of birth, photo, and signature (e.g., passport, driver’s license).

2.b.: My previous card was issued but never received. Do not use this reason if the card was mailed to you and was not returned as undeliverable to USCIS. Check your case status online first. If it was not returned, you must use reason 2.a.

Submit: a copy of the latest I-797 Notice of Action for the form that should have led to a card (I-485, I-751, I-829, I-698, I-881, EOIR-42B, or I-90), or a copy of your passport page with the I-551 stamp from admission. Also include a government-issued ID (as above).

2.c.: My existing card has been mutilated (partially destroyed). Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued ID (as above).

2.d.: My existing card has incorrect data because of DHS error.

You must attach the original incorrect Permanent Resident Card (no copy). Include proof of the correct name or biographical data (e.g., registered court order, marriage certificate, birth certificate, passport, etc.). If the error was not caused by DHS, use 2.e. instead.

2.e.: My name or other biographic information has legally changed since the card was issued. You may also use this if the card has incorrect data not caused by DHS. Submit legal documents showing the change (e.g., registered marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order).

2.f.: My existing card has already expired or will expire within six months. Your application may be denied if the card will not expire within six months. Submit a copy of your expiring/expired card.

2.g.1.: I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required; my card will expire AFTER my 16th birthday. Use only if you are applying within 30 days after turning 14 and your card expires after your 16th birthday. Submit a copy of your current card. Do not use if the card has expired or will expire before your 16th birthday.

2.g.2.: I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required; my card will expire BEFORE my 16th birthday. Use only if you are filing within 30 days after turning 14 and the card was issued before your 14th birthday, and it will expire before your 16th birthday. Submit a copy of your current card. Do not use if the card has expired.

Important for 2.g.1. and 2.g.2.: If you are filing before your 14th birthday or more than 30 days after your 14th birthday, you must use reason 2.j. If the card has expired, use 2.f.

2.h.1.: I am a permanent resident who is taking up commuter status. You must live in Canada or Mexico and be employed in the U.S. Provide the city/town and state of the U.S. Port of Entry (POE) you will use. Submit evidence of U.S. employment dated within the last six months (pay stubs, employer letter on letterhead with address and phone).

2.h.2.: I am a commuter who is taking up actual residence in the U.S. Submit evidence of your U.S. residence, such as a lease, deed, or utility bills from the last six months. If the bills are in a spouse’s or parent’s name, also submit a copy of the marriage or birth certificate.

2.i.: I have been automatically converted to lawful permanent resident status. Submit evidence of your temporary residence (e.g., copy of Form I-797 for I-700) and a government-issued ID with photo, name, date of birth, and signature.

2.j.: I have a prior edition of the Alien Registration Card, or I am applying to replace my current card for a reason not listed above. This includes filing before your 14th birthday or after the 30-day registration window. Submit a copy of your old Alien Registration Card or current Permanent Resident Card.

Section B (Conditional permanent residents only)

Choose one reason only (Items 3.a. – 3.e.). Warning: If your conditional card has expired or will expire within 90 days, you are not eligible to use Form I-90 for replacement. You must file Form I-751 or I-829.

3.a.: My previous card was lost, stolen, or destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued ID with photo, name, date of birth, and signature.

3.b.: My previous card was issued but never received. Same “do not use” rule as Section A 2.b. Submit a copy of the I-797 for I-485 or I-90 that should have produced a card, or a copy of your passport page with the I-551 stamp; plus a government-issued ID.

3.c.: My existing card has been mutilated. Submit a copy of the card or a government-issued ID.

3.d.: My existing card has incorrect data because of DHS error. Attach the original incorrect card (no copy). Include proof of correct name/biographical data. If you believe you were misclassified as a conditional resident because you were married two or more years when you obtained conditional residence, file under reason 2.d. and include your marriage certificate. If the error was not caused by DHS, use 3.e.

3.e.: My name or other biographic information has legally changed since the card was issued. Use if data changed or if the card error was not caused by DHS. Submit registered legal documents showing the change (e.g., court order, marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, adoption decree, passport).

Item 1: Location where you applied for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status. Write the U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office name and city.

Item 2: Location where your immigrant visa was issued or where you were granted adjustment of status.

Items 3.a. and 3.a.1.: If you entered the U.S. with an immigrant visa, list the destination at the time of admission and the city/town, state, and type of POE (airport, bridge, tunnel). If you adjusted status in the U.S., skip to Item 4.

Item 4: Have you ever been in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings or been ordered removed? Check “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes,” provide a full explanation in Part 8 (Additional Information).

Item 5: Since becoming a permanent resident, have you ever filed Form I-407 or otherwise been found to have abandoned your status? Check “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes,” explain in Part 8.

Biographic Information (Items 6. – 7.): Ethnicity and Race. Select all boxes that describe you. This information can help shorten your biometrics appointment.

You must sign your full name by hand in black ink. Do not type or stamp your signature.

If you are under 14, your parent or legal guardian may sign. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.

A photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of an original handwritten ink signature is valid. If your application is not signed or the signature is invalid, USCIS will reject it.

Complete the date and any other requested fields in this part.

If someone translated the form or helped you in your native language, that person must complete this section. The interpreter certifies his/her ability, signs, dates, and provides contact information. If you needed no interpreter, leave this part blank.

If an attorney, accredited representative, or another person prepared this application for you, they must fill out this part with their contact information, signature, and date. If you prepared the form yourself, leave it blank.

Use this space if you need more room to answer any question, or to provide explanations required (for example, if you answered “Yes” in Part 3, Item 4 or 5). Write your name and A-Number at the top of each sheet, note the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number your answer refers to, and sign and date each sheet.

KEY MISTAKES TO AVOID:

Do not use a stamped or typewritten signature – only a handwritten ink signature is accepted. An unsigned form will be rejected.

Do not send original documents unless the instructions specifically require it for your reason (e.g., the original incorrect card for reason 2.d. or 3.d.). USCIS may destroy originals submitted when not required.

If a document is not in English, you must include a full English translation with a signed certification by the translator stating it is complete and accurate, along with their name, signature, date, and contact information.

Conditional permanent residents: You cannot use this form to replace a card that is expired or will expire within 90 days. File Form I-751 or I-829 instead.

If your card was mailed to your address and was not returned as undeliverable, do not select reason “2.b.” or “3.b.” (never received). First, check your case status; if it was not returned, you must choose “lost, stolen, or destroyed” and pay the required fee.

Make sure you select the correct reason for filing. Choosing the wrong reason can lead to denial or delay. Read the notes for each reason carefully, especially for 14th-birthday registration and expiration deadlines.

WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH IT:

Required fee (check Form G-1055 on the USCIS website).

Proof of identity and status as listed for your reason, such as:

A copy of your current Permanent Resident Card (unless you never received it or must send the original for DHS error).

A government-issued ID with photo, name, date of birth, and signature if your card is lost, stolen, destroyed, or never received.

Registered legal name-change documents if your name changed.

Employment or residence evidence if applying for commuter status or taking up actual residence.

Any other evidence specifically required for your chosen reason (see Part 2 explanations).

If you need extra space, add Part 8 sheets with the required identifiers.

WHERE TO GET THE FORM: Always download the official I-90 form from the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov/i-90). We do not provide a copy.

DISCLAIMER: General info from USCIS, not legal advice — fill out the official English form and verify every field on the official instructions; consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case. English is authoritative.