Sign in to your personal my Social Security account to get your letter. Already have a my Social Security Account? Sign In to your account below and go to “Replacement Documents” on the right side of the screen, then choose “get a Benefit Verification Letter” to view, save and print your personalized letter.
If your agency or organization does not have a data exchange with Social Security, whenever possible, please assist the public with creating a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. There, people can get a benefit verification letter online instantly.
The most convenient way to do business with us from any location and on any device is to visit www.ssa.gov to get information and use our online services. Or, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or at 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) if you're deaf or hard of hearing. We can answer your call from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays.
If you need to replace your original award letter, you can request a copy by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213 or visiting your local SSA office.
A Social Security award letter is issued when you apply for specific benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It tells you what you have been approved for, if anything. A Social Security benefits letter is issued at your request, also from the SSA.
Documents to prove your SSN
NGB 22. W-2 Form (including W-2C, W-2G, etc.) SSA-1099 Form (including SSA-1099-SM, SSA-1099-R-OP1, etc.) Non-SSA 1099 Form (including 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, etc.)
In most states, you can use your personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card. If you are not able to do that, you can still begin your application online and self-schedule an appointment to complete it in your local Social Security office or Card Center.
Most of the time, you will receive your card within 7 to 14 days. If you do not receive the card within 30 days, return to the Social Security office to inquire.
If you are seeking a copy of your original SS-5 or Numident, we need you to provide the following information: Name; Address; Signature; Social Security number; and a signed statement that you are the individual to whom the record pertains and you understand there are criminal penalties for making a knowing and willful ...
Verification Documents
A social security card. A W-2 form. A SSA-1099 form. A Non-SSA-1099 form.
Have you heard about the Social Security $16,728 yearly bonus? There's really no “bonus” that retirees can collect. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amount.
The easiest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits is by using our online application. You will need to create or log in to your personal my Social Security account.
You can get a benefit verification letter online instantly by using your personal my Social Security account. If you don't have an account, you can create one at any time. It's easy, convenient, and secure. To set up your account, visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount and select, “Create an Account.”
You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, you are entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age. If you delay taking your benefits from your full retirement age up to age 70, your benefit amount will increase.
It's free to get a Social Security card. Some private companies not affiliated with Social Security or any other government agency charge fees for this service. However, these companies offer no advantage and you still must provide documents directly to Social Security.
Once we verify your clients' information, they will receive their replacement card by mail. Please understand that we do not issue cards at our offices or online.
Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account.
Our customers can get an instant verification letter online with a personal my Social Security account. Also, they may continue to call us toll-free to request a letter by mail.
In this case, you need to bring the Social Security Card and a self-prepared "True Copy Affidavit" (click to see the sample) to a local notary. When requesting true copy notarization, prepare a copy in advance, or in some cases, the notary will make a copy of your original document.
You can request one online by using your personal my Social Security account, which will allow you to immediately view, print, and save a copy of the letter. You can call us to request one at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Answer a few questions to see if you can complete your request online, or if you need to finish part or all of your request in-person. Either way, you'll receive your Social Security card in the mail within 14 days after your application is completed.
You may not need to replace your card if you know your Social Security number. In most cases, a physical card isn't necessary.