To get your Social Security Statement, the easiest way is to create a free, secure my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount/ to view it online instantly, or you can request a mailed copy by filling out an SSA-7004 form (available on their website) and expect it in 4-6 weeks. Workers 60+ get theirs mailed annually, but anyone can request one for their earnings history and benefit estimates.
How can I get a replacement form SSA-1099/1042S, Social Security Benefit Statement?
If you would like to receive your Social Security Statement by mail, please print and complete a "Request For Social Security Statement" (Form SSA-7004) and mail it to the address provided on the form. You should receive your paper Social Security Statement in the mail in four to six weeks.
To get your entire work history from the Social Security Administration (SSA), sign in to your my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount to view your earnings record online for free, or mail a completed Form SSA-7050-F4 for a detailed, certified statement, which involves a fee. The online account provides a summary, while the form gives a more detailed, itemized history with employer names and wages, useful for verifying past jobs.
Make a FOIA Request
If you did not receive your SSA-1099 from Social Security, also called a Social Security Benefit Statement, you can request one online with a my Social Security account. Replacement SSA-1099s are available beginning February 1 for the previous year.
Although SSA stopped mailing the Statement in March 2011 for budgetary reasons, the Joint Explanatory Statement to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 directed SSA to develop a plan that would “include a significant restoration of the mailing of statements.” Instead of restoring the previous dissemination ...
Because the information is now available instantly and anytime online, the SSA will no longer automatically send statements by mail. You must take action to view your data. To access your new Statement, simply sign into your account at the official portal at SSA.gov.
No, Login.gov is not your Social Security Number (SSN) or benefit account, but it's a secure U.S. government sign-in system that the Social Security Administration (SSA) now requires you to use to access your "my Social Security" online account, replacing older SSA usernames for most users. Think of Login.gov as a universal key for various federal sites, while your "my Social Security" account holds your specific benefit information, and you use Login.gov to securely unlock it.
Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. Millions of people of all ages now use these online accounts to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.
The SSA does use email for certain informational purposes: Annual Statement Reminders: The SSA will send an email reminder once a year, about three months before your birthday, to prompt you to review your online Social Security Statement.
Social Security used to mail benefit statements every year, but today the system is different. If you haven't received one recently, don't worry — you can always access the most up-to-date version online by visiting the Social Security Administration's website.
The dollar amount increase to checks will vary depending on a person's benefit amount, but the average Social Security Retirement benefit, $2,008.31 in July 2025, will grow by about $56.
Yes, The Social Security Administration sends out the form SSA-1099 in mid to late January each year. If you did not receive the form they may not have your current address. Questions are answered within a few hours on average.
Records retention
Retain all financial records, supporting documents, certain statistical records and other records pertinent to the disability program for a period of 6 years.
Social Security card replacements are free. To change vital information on your Social Security card, such as your name, go through the card replacement process. Depending on your situation, you may be able to request a replacement online or in person.
How to Download Your Social Security Statement