Receive Social Security Benefits? Keep Your Address Up-to-Date with my Social Security
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: November 3, 2023
Keeping your address up to date with a my Social Security account helps us mail your important documents to the correct place. If you receive benefits, you can use my Social Security to update your address. If you’ve moved recently, updating your information sooner rather than later will help us deliver important documents to you, including:
- Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099);
- Important notices; and
- Your Medicare card when you first enroll or if you need a replacement.
Even if you get your benefits by direct deposit, Social Security must have your correct address so we can send letters and other important information to you.
If you don’t have a my Social Security account already, you can open one today. This is the easiest way for you to keep your information up to date. Within minutes you’ll have access to your personal information as well as control over important documents like your Benefit Statement (SSA-1099), which can be replaced if you lose it.
While you’re there, you can also check to see if your earnings record is correct. Social Security keeps a record of how much you’ve made so that you get the benefits you deserve. We can only pay you your correct benefit if your records are correct.
Putting you in control of your future is a key part of securing today and tomorrow, and having your correct mailing address helps us get important documents and payments to you. With my Social Security, we help you receive the information you need, when you need it. Open or access your safe and secure account today.
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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
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Inger K.
Are benefit checks late this month. This is, first time my benefits did not get deposited.
A.C.
Hi, Inger. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you need to report a late, missing , or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for instructions. Thanks!
Margie H.
I need to change my mailing address
L.A.
Hi Margie. Good news! If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your mailing address online. You may also contact us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Lastly, you may contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Thomas L.
I indicated that I want to receive notices via the US mail. Bit I think my social security account has the wrong address. I have searched in vain for the way to change my mailing address by using the My Social Security account. How do I change my mailing address. Your system’s automatic answers do not help.
L.A.
Hi Thomas. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty trying to change your address by using your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to find out how to change your address or encounter another problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Shirley W.
Need to change our home address.
L.A.
Hi Shirley. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local Social Security office immediately. We hope this helps.
James T.
I want to change my mailing address to 1754 State Route 131 Milford Ohio 45150 I am suppose to receive a temporary password so I can get into my account. It has been a long time since I made the password and my mind is not what it used to be! I am sorry for the inconvience. Jim Theile
A.C.
Hi, James. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are still unable to access an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. Your local office can also assist with the change of address. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Michele B.
How to change my mailing address.
A.C.
Hi, Michele. Thanks for your question. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. We hope this helps.
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JUDY A.
I am trying to up date my address and phone number here on line in my social security account that i made to keep track of my payment dates for my direct deposit every month of my money but i can’t seem to find out how to do it i even tried to delet it but that didn’t work so i could make a new my social security account.
Carole M.
I am unable to find a way ONLINE to change my
bank account. I had to open a new account at my
bank due to fraud. Consequently I have a new
ACCOUNT number from the SAME bank to protect
my money. Is there some way to to do this ONLINE?
I would be most appreciative of an answer.
Carole M. Hertz
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A.C.
Hi, Carole. Thanks for your question. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your direct deposit information online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. We hope this helps.
Veliscia E.
Good day my my name is Velisica James and i recently
moved to Plano T x My updated address is : 7301 Alma dr, apt # 1434 Plano, Texas 75025
Veliscia E.
PS this is veliscia james again, i forgot tp mention that i would like to have my medicare and medicaid transfered also.
A.C.
Hi, Veliscia. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.