Manage your nine-digit Social Security number, which is your first and continuous connection to us.

Create your personal my Social Security account today. A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.

Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today.

A Social Security number (SSN) is a unique identifier issued by the Social Security Administration. You need an SSN to work, and it’s used to determine your eligibility for Social Security benefits and certain government services.

A Social Security number is a 9-digit number that’s unique to you. You may need your Social Security number to: File taxes ; Start a job; Open a bank account ; Apply for a loan ; Get a passport ; Claim government benefits

Social Security Number. Your Social Security number remains your first and continuous link with Social Security.

Social Security Number and Card; Request a Replacement Social Security Card; Correct or Change Name

Visit your local SSA office for personalized assistance with your Social Security number and card. You can request your card online today! Sign in or create an account to submit your request

The Social Security number (SSN) was created in 1936 for the sole purpose of tracking the earnings histories of U.S. workers, for use in determining Social Security benefit entitlement and computing benefit levels.

You may not need to replace your card if you know your Social Security number. In most cases, a physical card isn't necessary. Find the best way to replace your card