I replaced 1 this spring and it was literally just a web form.

https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/

I replaced one in 2019 and had to make an appointment at the Social Security Office days ahead of a time and wait 2 hours there in person. The web form existed, but I wasn't eligible.

Also? It's an unlaminated paper card (you're not allowed to laminate it), and you theoretically get a limited number of them before they'll stop replacing them. My feeling about social security cards is that you should keep them in a safe deposit box and never on your person. The idea of needing one to vote is ludicrous to me.

It's America's worst card.

The only reason I needed one was to prove my employability in the face of a lapsed passport. I can’t remember the last time I used it for anything and the irs suggests you don’t even need one (ridiculously).

That is to say I agree.