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Form I-90: Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-90 is the Application to Replace a Permanent Resident Card. It is filed by permanent residents who need a new green card, and they must notify USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving.
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USCIS Form I-90 - Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-90 is the Application to Replace a Permanent Resident Card. It is filed by permanent residents who need a new green card, and they must notify USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A stamped or typewritten signature will cause USCIS to reject the Form I‑90.
- 2Submitting a stamped or typewritten name instead of a handwritten signature, which USCIS will not accept.
- 3Providing an original document when a copy is sufficient, risking its destruction after receipt.
- 4Failing to attach a full English translation and certified translator’s signature for foreign‑language documents.
- 5Leaving the daytime telephone number blank in Part 5, which is required for contact.
Plain English
Form I-90 lets a green‑card holder get a replacement card when the old one is lost, stolen, or expired. You fill it out, sign it, and send it to USCIS. If you use a translator, you must attach a certified English translation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when a lawful permanent resident, a permanent resident in commuter status, or a conditional permanent resident needs to replace or renew an existing Permanent Resident Card, provided the card is not expired or will not expire within 90 days.
- Do not use it when a conditional permanent resident needs to replace a card that is expired or will expire within 90 days.
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need to determine the filing fee amount.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to verify filing fee amount
Fee schedule determines correct payment
✓ Confirm fee on USCIS website
Conditional resident has a pending petition and needs proof of status
Receipt notice serves as proof of conditional status
✓ Ensure I-797 receipt is attached
Card is mutilated or partially destroyed
Application required for replacement
✓ Select mutilated card reason
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Alien Registration Number (A-Number)
A-Number from prior USCIS correspondence · USCIS notice or card
USCIS Online Account Number
OAN from online filing receipt or account profile · USCIS online account
Signature block
Handwritten ink signature of applicant (or parent/guardian) · Physical form
Reason for replacement – mutilated card
Copy of damaged Permanent Resident Card or other government ID · Existing card or ID
Proof of conditional status (if applicable)
Form I-797 Receipt Notice for pending petition · USCIS mailed receipt
Before you submit
- 1Verify that the revision date on the instructions is 01/20/25.
- 2Confirm your A-Number is entered correctly or marked N/A.
- 3Enter your USCIS Online Account Number if you have one.
- 4Select the appropriate reason for replacement and attach required copy of the card.
- 5Attach a copy of the current Permanent Resident Card or government ID if the card is damaged.
- 6Include Form I-797 receipt notice if you are a conditional resident with a pending petition.
- 7Review the fee amount on Form G-1055 and prepare payment.
- 8Sign the form in ink (or have parent/guardian sign if under 14).
- 9Ensure the signature is legible and not a typed name.
- 10Submit the application to the address listed on www.uscis.gov/I-90.
How to file this form
- 1Gather required documents (current card, identification, I-797 receipt, fee payment).
- 2Complete Form I-90 online or print the latest edition.
- 3Attach supporting documents to the completed form.
- 4Pay the filing fee as indicated on Form G-1055.
- 5Sign the application in ink (or have authorized signer sign).
- 6Mail the package to the USCIS filing address indicated on the website.
- 7Retain the mailing receipt and tracking number as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Conditional residents cannot use Form I-90 to replace a card that is expired or will expire within 90 days.
- 2Form I-90 does not issue an initial Permanent Resident Card; it is only for replacement or renewal.
- 3USCIS will reject the application if the signature is missing or not valid.
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Compact field-by-field guide
Part 1
3 items
Name exactly as it appears on your current or most recent Green Card.
MM/DD/YYYY
Your 9-digit Alien Registration Number from your current Green Card.
Part 2
1 items
Select: initial issuance, renewal (10-year expiration), lost/stolen/destroyed, data error by USCIS, name/personal info change, or permanent resident turned 14.
Part 3
1 items
Where USCIS should mail the new card.
Part 4
1 items
Ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color.
Signature
1 items
You must sign the form. Cannot be signed by an attorney unless you are incapacitated.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The instructions show revision date 01/20/25 and expiration 02/28/2027; the source directs users to www.uscis.gov/I-90 for the most current filing information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the instructions show 01/20/25.
- Fee — verify fee amount on Form G-1055 (not stated here).
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — confirm handwritten ink signature; photocopy, fax, or scan accepted.
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the completed Form I-90 and all attachments.
- 2Monitor USCIS case status online using the receipt number.
- 3Attend the biometrics appointment if scheduled (estimated 1 hour 10 minutes).
- 4Respond promptly to any Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS.
- 5Store the I-797 receipt notice as proof of conditional status if applicable.
- 6Expect a decision notice within the processing time indicated by USCIS.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — revision date 01/20/25 and expiration 02/28/2027.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose: used by lawful permanent residents, commuter status, and conditional permanent residents for replacement or renewal.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — conditional residents cannot use to replace a card that is expired or will expire within 90 days.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — signature must be handwritten ink; photocopy, fax, or scan accepted.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — parent or legal guardian may sign for applicants under 14.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — filing fee information located on Form G-1055.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — A-Number field description.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — USCIS Online Account Number description.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — reason for mutilated or partially destroyed card requires copy of card or ID.
- SRCInstructions p.9 — address change must be reported within 10 days; do not submit to lockbox; website for filing address www.uscis.gov/I-90.
Common confusion points
Do I need to pay a fee if I’m a conditional resident?
Fee information is not listed on the form itself
→ Check Form G-1055 for the current fee
Can I type my name instead of signing?
USCIS rejects stamped or typewritten signatures
→ Provide a handwritten ink signature
Who can sign for a 13‑year‑old?
Under‑14 requires parent or legal guardian signature
→ Have a parent or guardian sign in ink
Can I use I-90 to replace a card that expires in 60 days?
Conditional residents cannot replace cards expiring within 90 days
→ Verify expiration date; use a different form if within 90 days
Where do I mail my application?
The address changes and is listed on the USCIS website
→ Visit www.uscis.gov/I-90 for the current filing address
Do I need to submit a separate address change form?
Address change is a separate requirement, not part of the lockbox filing
→ File address change via www.uscis.gov/addresschange within 10 days
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Questions about USCIS Form I-90
What is USCIS Form I-90 used for?
Form I-90 lets a green‑card holder get a replacement card when the old one is lost, stolen, or expired. You fill it out, sign it, and send it to USCIS. If you use a translator, you must attach a certified English translation.
What information does USCIS Form I-90 require?
Part 1 gathers the alien registration number (Item 1) and USCIS Online Account Number (Item 2); Part 5 records the applicant’s statement, daytime and mobile phone numbers, email and signature; Part 8 captures eye color, hair color and weight.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-90?
Check the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/I-90 for the most current filing address; do not mail the form to the OMB address shown in the instructions.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-90?
Start with Part 1, entering your Alien Registration Number and, if you have one, your USCIS Online Account Number. Continue through the form, providing physical description in Part 8 and your contact information in Part 5. If you used a translator or preparer, complete Part 6 and Part 7 with their signatures. Finally, sign and date the application in Part 5 (and Part 7 if applicable) before submitting.
What happens if USCIS Form I-90 is filed incorrectly?
USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature, and an incomplete application may be rejected or denied.
Do I need to pay a fee if I’m a conditional resident?
Fee information is not listed on the form itself Check Form G-1055 for the current fee
Can I type my name instead of signing?
USCIS rejects stamped or typewritten signatures Provide a handwritten ink signature
Who can sign for a 13‑year‑old?
Under‑14 requires parent or legal guardian signature Have a parent or guardian sign in ink
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