Place the Social Security card in your wallet. Place the wallet in a back pocket that has a zipper, if possible. Alternatively, put the wallet in a jacket pocket. Jacket pockets often have zippers or buttons, which allow you to protect the contents.
Place the card in a safe place in your purse, if you carry one. For example, your purse may have a compartment that is secured by a zipper. Place the card in that compartment. Additionally, be sure that you keep the purse with you at all times to avoid losing it.
Place the card in any pocket that is secured by a zipper or button, if you are not carrying either a wallet or a purse. Because the card might rip easily, be sure that no sharp objects are in the same space. For example, do not place your keys and Social Security card in the same pocket.
Present the card to necessary parties only when asked. This way, you reduce the chance that you will lose the card and expose your Social Security number to other people. Don't forget to return the card to its secure location once you no longer need to show it to someone.
