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
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Sandra A.
I created n account but it has been years since I have logged into it. I don’t remember my secret questions. Now that I am getting close to retirement I am trying to log in but can’t. I want to see if I can retire at age 65. This is so frustrating. I can’t get a social security statement either.
DIANA D.
I misplaced my code that was mailed to me so I can’t finish setting up my account account .
V.V.
Hi Diana, thank you for using our blog. Unfortunately, you will need to visit your local office to obtain a new activation code.
ANN H.
how do i get form # 7004?I need to print and mail in to get statement
L.A.
Hi Ann. Good news! You can access your Statement online at any time by creating a personal my Social Security account. With a my Social Security account, you can review estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, your earnings record, and the estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid. We hope this helps!
RAMATU S.
Hello,
How can i know if my childs ssn is used?
I want to be sure my childrens SSN is not used by anyone as i do not intend to use it until they grow and need it.
to be sure no one is using it, i will like to know what to do to check their status.
Thanks
A.C.
Hi, Ramatu. If you believe someone has misused your child’s Social Security number to create credit or other problems for your child, Social Security cannot resolve these issues. You should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission. That website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect and defend against identity theft. We hopes this helps.
Isaac B.
Im need proof of income for 2018 for food stamps
A.C.
Hi, Isaac. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter using your personal my Social Security account. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Blog community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call later in the day. We hope this helps.
Constance W.
I tried to set up a my Social Security account and it said I couldn’t. I don’t know if I have one already but I tried to say I forgot my user name and it told me when I put in my email, my social security number and my birthday–which was correct–it said the info wasn’t correct and to try again. I don’t know what to do now.
Leravene M.
URGENT!!!!! I NEED A COPY OF MY 1099 FORM FOR 2018 DUE TODAY WITH MY TAXES!!!!
william j.
I requested an earnings statement 4-6 weeks ago and haven’t received it yet how long do I have to wait???
Donelson C.
Need to know the names and employment dates of all companies I worked for in the last ten years ( from 2008 to 2018 ). Thanx.
A.C.
Hi, Donelson. You can create a personal my Social Security account to review your earnings record and more. To request a detailed copy of your Social Security earnings record, you must complete and submit Form SSA-7050 to us. Keep in mind there is a fee associated with this request. We hope this helps.
Ybarra M.
Cannot get into my account anymore….A couple of Mos.. ago some man called and the voice said that there was problem with someone having used my SSA and my account was closed for some fraud…He had a strong Asian accent ..He wanted to know my address, and other personal information and I told him that I would not give him my personal information as it sounded like a scam and I hung up..No one ever sent me a letter from SSA telling me I had fraud on my account. I don’t call SSA as it takes too, too, too long to talk to someone….I will start to open a new account. My phone number is 206-489-8547.
A.C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Ybarra. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. You can find additional information here. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.