Yes—if you are 18 or older, you must carry your green card or issued registration proof; if you lose the card, replace it through the route that fits where you are.

(e)

Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him pursuant to subsection (d). Any alien who fails to comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction for each offense be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.

(b)

I-551, Permanent Resident Card—Lawful permanent resident of the United States.

(b)(1), (d)

( 1 ) When the previous card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed;

Reason 2.a

Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card, if you have one, or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).

Who May Not File Form I-90

Conditional permanent residents may **not** use this application to replace, for any reason, an existing Permanent Resident Card that is expired or will expire within 90 days.

To remove the conditions on your permanent resident status, you must file a petition within the 90-day period before your conditional Green Card expires.

I-90 fee row

**General filing, unless noted below.** Paper Filing: $465 Online Filing: $415

Who May File Form I-131A

Returning from temporary travel outside the United States of **less than 1 year** , and your permanent resident card (also known as a Green Card) has been lost, stolen or destroyed;

Where to File

You must file Form I-131A **in person** with a Consular Section at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Before appearing in person, you must submit the filing fee through the online payment system on our website (see the Filing Fee section below).

I-131A fee row

$575

Replacing or Renewing Your Permanent Resident Card

Receiving Carrier Documentation does not take the place of obtaining a new Permanent Resident Card. To apply for a replacement of your Permanent Resident Card, you must file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

F.2

For example, LPRs who are not in possession of their PRC may need an ADIT stamp as temporary evidence of LPR status and employment authorization. LPRs may obtain an ADIT stamp by calling the USCIS Contact Center to schedule an appointment with a USCIS field office.

Our toll-free number is 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) and we answer live calls and chats Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Eastern.

This notice, together with your Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as the Green Card), provides evidence of your lawful permanent resident status for 36 months from the expiration date on your Permanent Resident Card. If you no longer have your Permanent Resident Card and you need evidence of your lawful permanent resident status while waiting to receive your replacement Card, we may issue you an Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp after you file this form.

For all forms that are eligible for a fee waiver, you may mail in a paper version of Form I-912 with the form you are requesting a fee waiver for.

I-751 fee row

**General filing** Paper Filing: $750 Online Filing: $700

I-829 fee row

**General filing** $3,750

7.1

In Section 2, an LPR may choose to present a List A document (such as Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, commonly referred to as a Green Card) or a List B and C document combination (such as a state-issued driver’s license and unrestricted Social Security card).