Application for Replacement/Initial I-551 Permanent Resident Card

USCIS · Immigration

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form is used by lawful permanent residents to request a replacement or initial green card (I-551) when theirs has been lost, stolen, or damaged, or when they have never received one. Permanent residents file this application with USCIS to obtain or replace their official immigration status document.