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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Ann
How do I set up an online account so I can see exactly what I would receive this year at age 66 & subsequent years up to age 70?
Also, if my birthday has is in October but already past my specific date of birth, is it too late to apply in 2017? Thank you.
Mary F.
I’d like to get my SS statement in the mail.
Dennis
The site My account is down
Gia c.
giacchambers@aol.com
Nancy M.
I need an award letter of my social security benefits dated after August 1,217 and include benefits for 2017. I will be able to print it here on my printer. Please give it to me as soon as possible. Thank you
R.F.
Hello Nancy, 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 my Social Security account. This letter is sometimes called a “budget letter,” a “benefits letter,” a “proof of income letter,” or a “proof of award letter.”
Nancy J.
Hi… I need to know how to change my name
R.F.
Hi Nancy. In order to change your name on your Social Security card, you must show us a document that proves your legal name change. If the document you provide as evidence of a legal name change does not give us enough information to identify you in our records, you must show us an identity document in your old name (as shown in our records), and another document showing your new name. See what documents you will need to change or correct your name on your Social Security card. When ready, take or mail your application and documents to the Social Security office or card center closest to you. For complete instructions, please go to Social Security Number and Card.
Abdullah M.
I need proof of income from the years 2013-2014 how can I please. Get a copy of this mail to me asap
R.F.
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 my Social Security account. See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information. Thanks!
Fred N.
I feel that I have been scammed. I had gotten a email about sever pain and getting help dealing with it., which I answered and tonight I got a phone call needing more Info. Like my medicare number and doctor’s name and phone number to receive help and he said I did not qualify and hung up with all the info. Help contact me at f.n.portz@gmail.com or phone at 57-825-2484
Thanks
Fred N. Portz
Patty N.
With the experian hack both m son’s tried to established an online account. One son keeps getting your information doesn’t match so try again in 24 hours. The information entered is accurate and we use the address on the drivers license. The other son keeps getting we can’t create an account with that ssn yet we have a social security card. Very concerned that someone has hacked both accounts and are utilizing their benefits.
R.F.
Hello Patty. Although we sometimes use Equifax to help verify your identity when setting up a “my Social Security account”, Social Security never shares Social Security numbers with Equifax. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions to read information on why you or your sons may be unable to create an account. Also, we have established a dedicated “My Social Security Hotline” to assist customers when creating or accessing their personal accounts. To reach this hotline, they can call 1-800-772-1213, after you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk”, and one of our representative will assist. For concerns regarding the Equifax data breach, please contact Equifax directly at 866-447-7559 or http://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/. Thanks!
Matthew W.
A safer way would be to go to my social security web site. However if you out of the country you can’t access and they have a time frame for when you access your account. so much for the 21st century.