Permanent residents (even conditional residents in some circumstances) need to either renew or replace their permanent resident card (Green Card) for variety of reasons such as the card is expiring within the next six months, has expired, old edition or has been lost, stolen, destroyed etc.

1. Case Conditions
(1). The card was lost, stolen or destroyed; or
(2). The card was mutilated; or
(3). Your name or other biographic information had changed since the card was issued; or
(4). The card was incorrect on amount of USCIS administrative error; (No fee is required) or
(5). Never receive the card (No fee is required); or
(6). The card was valid for 10 years and is expiring within the next six months or has expired; or
(7). The card was issued before 14 years of age and is only 30 days away from your 14th birthday; or
(8). The card contains erroneous data; or
(9). You have an old edition of the card; or
(10). You have taken up Commuter status; or
(11). You were a Commuter and am now taking up residence in the U.S.;

2. Case Procedures
(1). Submit form I-90 to USCIS Service Center
(2). About two weeks, receive form I-797
(3). About two weeks, receive notice of biometrics appointment
(4). Go to ASC to get ten-printed, photograph and signature
(5). Petition approved, wait for your case to process
(6). Receive your new Green Card
During the waiting time for the new Green Card to be issued, you can request for temporary proof of status.
 
3. Filing Materials
I-90, Copy of the I-797, Biometrics appointment notice, Original Green Card
The mutilated Green Card (if the card was mutilated or partially destroyed)
Error information statement (if the card contains erroneous data),
Evidence of commuter status (to replace because of taking up commuter status), Driving license, Police report of stolen or lost green card (if the card was lost /stolen) and so on.

NOTE: Do not submit initial evidence and supporting documents when submitting the application. You must submit all required initial evidence, including your prior permanent resident card or other evidence of identity, and any supporting documentation when you appear in person at your local ASC.
 
4. Warnings
(1). If you are outside the U.S. at the time of the card’s expiration, and you have not applied for the renewal card prior to your departure, you should contact the nearest American Consulate, USCIS office, or Port of Entry, before attempting to file Form I-90 for a renewal of Green Card;
(2). If you need temporary evidence of your status fro travel or employment purposes, you may request it at the appropriate USCIS office at the time you are completing the fingerprint and signature requirements;
(3). Do not use Form I-90 if you are a conditional resident and your status is expiring, if you became a conditional resident through a marriage to a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, submit form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or if you became a conditional resident based on a financial investment in a U.S. business, submit form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions;
(4). USCIS will take your fingerprints and photograph after the application is submitted, and a background check of your criminal history will be conducted. If you have been convicted of a crime that makes you eligible for deportation since you received your last green card, USCIS might order you to appear at a deportation hearing;
(5). Make sure to notify USCIS if you change your address, especially if you move while your green card renewal is being processed. Address changes can be done at USCIS’s web site, by phone, or by mail. USCIS needs to know where to send your new green card.