A Social Security number is one of the most essential pieces of personal documentation, used for employment eligibility verification, your personal tax file, credit card and loan applications and ...

Starting this week, your my Social Security account adds 24/7 features that let you handle common tasks without a trip to an office—including requesting a replacement Social Security card online. You ...

After a legal name change, request a corrected Social Security card to ensure your earnings are properly reported. You must ...

April is National Social Security Month! Your Social Security Number (SSN) may be your most important piece of identification – yet it's likely that you never carry your Social Security card with you.

First, consider whether you really need a new card. You need to apply for a replacement Social Security card only if you don’t know your Social Security number or, if you need to show your card to a ...

Changing your name on your Social Security card is an essential task if you've recently married, divorced, or legally changed your name. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses your name and ...