Social Security number & card | SSA
Manage your nine-digit Social Security number, which is your first and continuous connection to us.
Request a Social Security number | SSA
Request a Social Security number for the first time. Social Security numbers and cards are free.
Learn what documents you will need to get a Social Security Card
You cannot get a Social Security number for the sole purpose of obtaining a driver's license. A federal law requires you to provide your SSN to get a particular benefit or service.
Social Security History
See the latest Social Security Number Monthly Issuance Table for the latest SSN area ranges issued to date. Alleged Social Security numbers containing area numbers other than those found on that table …
my Social Security | SSA
With this free and secure account, you can request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.
The group number has no special geographic or data significance. It is used to break the numbers into blocks of convenient size for SSA’s processing SSN is given a serial number from the series 2001 …
Social Security Introduces Secure Digital Access to Social Security …
Apr 25, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for my Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their …
You need an SSN to work, collect Social Security benefits, and receive certain government services. Lawfully admitted noncitizens can get certain benefits and services without an SSN.
You should ask why your number is needed, how it’ll be used, and what will happen if you refuse. The answers to these questions can help you decide if you want to give out your SSN.
You need a Social Security number (SSN) to work. We use your SSN to record your earnings and determine your eligibility for Social Security benefits and certain government services.