I-90

Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Agency
USCIS
Revision
Edition 01/20/25
Fillable fields
195
Pages
7
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
October 14, 2026
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Form I-90: Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Form I-90 is how a lawful permanent resident replaces or renews a Permanent Resident Card. People file it when the card was lost, stolen, destroyed, never received, damaged, expired, or has information that needs correcting.

USCIS reminds permanent residents to carry a valid, unexpired Green Card or equivalent documentation at all times. Applying for naturalization does not change this.

The form is not for everyone. If you are a conditional resident whose status expires within 90 days, USCIS says to file Form I-751 or Form I-829 instead.

The title area of Form I-90 (edition 01/20/25) with the form name, agency and OMB number

What's on Form I-90

Part 1: Information about you

A-Number, online account number, name, name on your current card, mailing and physical address, sex, date and place of birth, parents' first names, class of admission, date of admission and Social Security number.

Part 2: Application type

Choose your status, then one reason in Section A (permanent residents) or Section B (conditional residents).

Part 3: Processing information

Where you applied for and received your immigrant visa or adjustment of status, your port of entry if you came with an immigrant visa, and whether you have been in removal proceedings or have abandoned residence.

Parts 5 to 7: Statement, interpreter and preparer

Part 5 is your statement, contact information and signature. Part 6 is for an interpreter and Part 7 for a preparer.

Part 8: Additional information

Extra space, also used for details such as a port of entry for commuters.

How to fill out Form I-90

  1. 1

    Give your name the way the card shows it

    In Item 5, write your name exactly as it appears on your current card, even if it has changed since.

    Item 5 of Form I-90 where the name is copied exactly from the current Green Card
  2. 2

    Use a U.S. mailing address

    USCIS does not mail a Green Card to a foreign address. If you will travel abroad and your card is about to expire, USCIS recommends getting the new card before you leave.

    Item 6 of Form I-90 with a U.S. mailing address entered
  3. 3

    Find your class of admission

    The code on the card, usually one or two letters followed by a number, such as IR2.

    Item 14 of Form I-90 with a sample class of admission code entered
  4. 4

    Pick one reason in Part 2

    Examples: 2.a lost, stolen or destroyed; 2.b never received; 2.c mutilated; 2.d incorrect data caused by DHS; 2.e name or information legally changed; 2.f expired or expiring within six months; 2.g turned 14; 2.h commuter status; 2.j other.

    Part 2 of Form I-90 with one reason box such as 2.a lost, stolen or destroyed checked
  5. 5

    Attach the evidence for that reason

    For a lost card, a copy of the card or a photo ID. For a name change, a registered legal document. For a DHS error, the original card with incorrect data. For commuter status, employment proof dated within six months.

    Reasons 2.d to 2.g in Section A of Part 2 of Form I-90, each needing its own supporting evidence
  6. 6

    Sign and file

    This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it, or you can file through a USCIS online account.

    The applicant signature and date lines in Part 5 of Form I-90 with a sample signature entered

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Where to file, timing and mistakes

Filing options

Online through a USCIS account, or by mail to the lockbox on the form page. If you file on paper, USCIS creates an online account for you if you lack one.

Fee

The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page.

Timing

Use reason 2.f if your card has expired or will expire within six months. Using it earlier than that can lead to denial.

The 14th birthday rule

Reason 2.g applies only if you file within 30 days after turning 14. Otherwise use 2.f or 2.j.

Moving

Update your address through your USCIS account or with Form AR-11.

Common mistakes

Missing required fields (family name, mailing address and date of birth), a missing signature, using reason 2.b when the card was delivered, and sending a conditional resident's expiring card to I-90 instead of I-751 or I-829.

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Who needs to fill out Form I-90?

  • Lawful permanent residents

    Residents whose card is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, never received, expired or expiring within six months, or who need to update biographic information.

  • Permanent residents in commuter status

    They use the same form, and those who live in Mexico or Canada can give a foreign mailing address.

  • Conditional permanent residents

    They can use it to replace an existing card, but not one that is expired or will expire within 90 days.

  • Children who turn 14

    A permanent resident must register and be fingerprinted within 30 days after turning 14, using Form I-90.

  • Who should file something else

    A conditional resident removing conditions files Form I-751 (marriage) or Form I-829 (investment).

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Questions about Form I-90

Can I travel while my I-90 is pending?

USCIS recommends getting the new card before you leave if your card is about to expire, since it will not mail one to a foreign address.

Do I use I-90 if my conditional green card expires soon?

No. If it expires within 90 days, file Form I-751 or Form I-829 instead.

Do I need a new card when my name changes?

If your name was legally changed, select reason 2.e and attach the registered legal document.

What if USCIS made a mistake on my card?

Select reason 2.d and submit the original card with the incorrect data, plus proof of the correct information.

Does naturalization replace the need for a Green Card?

No. USCIS says you must keep a valid, unexpired Green Card with you at all times while applying.