Improve Your Retirement with a my Social Security Account
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
September was National Self-Improvement Month, but it’s always a good time to focus on your health and wellness. While you do that, make sure your retirement is healthy, too, by opening a secure, personal my Social Security account.
Registering only takes a few minutes on our website. You’ll be asked some basic questions to verify your identity. Then you’ll choose a user name and password. Pretty soon you’ll be registered and have full access to many of our services.
At Social Security, our highest priority is protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we maintain on you and almost every American so you can rest assured that doing business online with us is both safe and secure.
Once you establish an account, you’ll have access to a wealth of information that will improve your chances of a successful retirement. You’ll be able to verify your earnings history, get an estimate of your future benefit amount at retirement, and get an estimate of your benefits should you become disabled.
With your personal my Social Security account you can view and print your Statement whenever you like.
You can also improve your experience of receiving retirement benefits by establishing a personal my Social Security account to manage your benefits. You can set up your Direct Deposit within minutes by going the Create Your Account page and signing up for an account. Then, go to the My Profile tab and follow the instructions on the screen. Once you establish a personal my Social Security account, you’ll be able to change your address or update your direct deposit, print a benefit verification letter, get a replacement Medicare card and a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S statement.
Once you’ve established your personal my Social Security account, you’ll want to check out our redesigned website. We’ve done some self-improvement of our own based on your suggestions, and we’ve made all of our services available from the home page. We’ve also made our website easier to navigate and more accessible on mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones.
Join the millions who have improved their chances at a good retirement by establishing a personal my Social Security account.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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nolan t.
I am having a problem corresponding with anyone who has anything to do with address changes. I need to inform someone of my address change and so far have not found a location where I can actually tell anyone that I have moved. an email address would be wonderful.
julie
Need to be able to request an appointment with local social security online.
Mostafa
Can I get my social security fund at age 55 because I was not wrking since 2012.
R.F.
Hi Mostafa. The earliest age you can get retirement benefits is 62. You can create a My Social Security account to review your earnings record and get an estimate of your future benefits. We hope this information helps!
George
I’m one of the 142,000,000 citizens that Equifax lost our data. I have put fraud alerts and credit locks on my credit report sites. The problem is that I can not sign up for online access to my soicial security account because I’ve taken action to protect myself from the error by Equifax. There should be a way that I can sign up for online access to my SS account without having to go to one of your field offices.
Sandra M.
I need financial help. I signed with National Debt Relief and the ruined me. They mishandled my money I sent to them. Now I’m being sued by my creditors. I didn’t want to file bankruptcy but I may be forced to file.
AKA
And you are asking in this blog? It is not appropriate.
Jean F.
Since you are going to be accessing credit reports, which credit report agency are you using. I have frozen all accounts do to the Equifax breach.
AKA
No one at SSA is accessing credit reports.
KUBIAT E.
I lost my social security card and wants a replacement
R.F.
Hi Kubiat, we prefer a government issued document with your picture, as proof of identity to replace your Social Security card. If you do not have one or you cannot get one within a reasonable amount of time, we may be able to use other documents such as:
•Employee identification card;
•School identification card;
•Health insurance card; or
•U.S. military identification card.
Any document you submit, must be an original or certified copy, current (not expired) and show your name, and other identifying information (date of birth or age).
Also, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card, please visit our “New or Replacement Social Security Number and Card” web page. We hope this helps
Socorro G.
If I am in another country . How do I get a social security account
R.F.
Thank you for your question, Socorro. The “my Social Security” authentication system requires address verification as one of the essential criteria for issuing an account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet. Please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for any assistance related to your Social Security benefits
Dorothy c.
Hi can i collect on my partner ss of 34yrs we lived to gether i was her care giver, my name is Dorothy C., her Gladys M.?
AKA
There are no caregiver benefits but if you considered yourself married then maybe. Contact Social Security, such questions can not be answered on this blog.
R.F.
Hi Dorothy. Social Security is now processing some retirement, surviving spouse and lump-sum death payment claims for same-sex couples in non-marital legal relationships (such as some civil unions and domestic partnerships) and paying benefits where they are due. We encourage you to apply right away for benefits, even if you aren’t sure you are eligible. Applying now will protect you against the loss of any potential benefits. Please visit our Same-Sex Couples website for more information.
Kazuto T.
I thought ALL workers were registered into a Social Security Account? SSAN=Social Security Account Number. So why should I establish a mySocialSecurityAccount?
AKA
Everyone has an account they pay into, but the mySocialSecurityAccount is a place you can go to once you receive benefits so you can conduct minor business without having to call or go into a SSA Office.
R.F.
You can create a my Social Security account to get estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, and review your earnings record and the estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid.
Paul
Ray, I keep trying to set up an account and it says you can’t verify my information. Why? All of the information is correct that I enter.
R.F.
Hi Paul, you can speak to a Social Security representative for help with a my Social Security account between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Toll-free: 1-800-772-1213 After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” please say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account.
Note: Although our regular telephone service representatives are not available after 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, our Help Desk representatives can assist you until 12:00 midnight Eastern Time.
TTY (for deaf or hard of hearing) 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: 1-800-325-0778