A free and secure My Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive. All from anywhere!

To create a my Social Security account, you’ll be asked to:

1. Verify your identity by providing personal information about yourself and answering questions that only you are likely to know.

2. Create a username and password you’ll use to access your online account.

3. Confirm your email address or phone number by entering a onetime security code within 10 minutes of receiving it in order to help keep your personal information safe.

Action items:

1. If you are not receiving benefits:

Get your Social Security statement

Get personalized retirement benefit estimates

Get estimates for spouse’s benefits

Get proof that you do not receive benefits

Check your application status

2. If you are receiving benefits:

Set up or change direct deposit

Get a Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) form

Opt out of mailed notices for those available online

Print a benefit verification letter

Change your address