Your Social Security Statement is now at your fingertips
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 6, 2023
Have you ever received a Social Security Statement in the mail? You know, the one that shows all the earnings you’ve had each year and how much you could receive per month in Social Security benefits when you retire? The Statement contains crucial information workers need to plan for a comfortable retirement. Now, thanks to my Social Security, this information—and so much more— is only a few minutes away!
Your personal my Social Security account is secure and gives you ready access to your earnings records, Social Security benefit estimates, and printable Statements. Those who already receive benefits can view their payment history, current status, and manage their benefits.
To open a personal my Social Security account, go to our website and select “Create an Account” to get started. You must be 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, U.S. mailing address (or a military address if deployed overseas), and an email address.
In some cases — like if there was reported credit card fraud under your name or Social Security number — you may have to contact your local Social Security office to open a personal my Social Security account.
Once registered, you can:
- Verify your earnings history.
- View estimated Social Security benefits based on your past earnings.
- View Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid over your lifetime.
- Print your current Social Security Statement.
- Request a replacement Social Security card (in some states).
If you’re currently getting benefits, you can:
- View benefit payment information.
- Change your address and phone number.
- Start or change electronic payments.
- Get a replacement Medicare card.
- Get a replacement 1099 for tax season.
- Get a benefit verification letter.
When you sign up for a personal my Social Security account, we use a secure authentication process to protect the privacy of your identity and your Social Security Statement information. In addition to your unique username and password, you can also further protect your personal my Social Security account with a secure code texted to your phone every time you log in.
Just one more way Social Security strives to provide customers with peace of mind. Learn more at on our website.
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Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications
Deputy Commissioner, Office of Communications
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FELIX A.
It’s hard to get answers for a SS recipients that live oversea. I’m trying to open an account for my son (16yrs), that way I can monitor, have access to his Form SSA-1099 to complete my income tax for 2017 and it’s impossible to accomplish this task also can’t contact by email an associate from SS. Should be special access for SS recipients that live overseas; by phone is close to impossible to conduct business and by corresponds is incredible and time consume to get anything finalize.
R.F.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, Felix. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be able to create a my Social Security account. Also, 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. You have the option to contact the local Federal Benefits Unit in the embassy, via email.
Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We do not have a toll-free number people can call from outside the United States. You may contact the Office of International Operations, but you will have to pay for the call. We hope this information helps!
Albert S.
I have been trying to call but can’t get through. I owe $13,282.00 and I sent a check for $369.00 for a payment on February 14, 2018. I would like to pay that every month if possible, will pay more when I can. I was out of work for a few months with a knee replacement and went back to work in December Thank You account : XXX-XX-XXXX
Rayna G.
statement for 2017
R.F.
Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email.
Please call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Remember, you also can find information at our website at anytime. Thanks!
Rayna G.
A STATEMENT FOR 2017 #*** – ** – ***
JAIME R.
My name is JAIME RAFAEL RUIZ and I am a citizent of the U.S.A. and living at present in Manizales, COLOMBIA Due to problems with the delivery of paper mail in this country I am kindly requesting that my Form SSA-1099 be delivered via internet to the followiing e.mail jarubegu2014@gmail.com
My Soc. Sec. is *** – ** – ***
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
Yours truly,
JAIME R. RUIZ
R.F.
Hello Jaime, we do not have access to personal information, therefore, we do not do direct messaging in this venue. We recommend that individuals living outside the United States contact their local U.S. embassy or consulate for any assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.
Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email. Thanks!
Mary B.
I am trying to get my 2017 SS tax statement
Mary B.
I am trying to get my SS statement for 2017 taxes
please help
Mary j.
I need to Chang my address.
Mary J. Purcell. 7070 East 124th Place South. Bixby OK 74008. Thank you.
R.F.
Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information in this venue, therefore, we cannot make any changes on your record.
If you get Social Security benefits or are enrolled in Medicare, you can change your address online by using a my Social Security account.
Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
Mabel
Hi,
I am 64 and still haven’t received my annual SS statement in the mail. I normally get it in the mail by mid Feb every year. Concerned it may lost?
Please advise.
Thanks,
R.F.
Hello Mabel! If you’re referring to the Form SSA-1099 which is used for tax purposes, or if you need to get a benefit verification letter that shows the current amount of your Social Security benefit, you can get them online, by using your personal my Social Security account. Thanks.
george w.
please forward my social security award letter 2018
R.F.
Hello George, if you need proof you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security (SSI) Income or Medicare, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!