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How to create a my Social Security Account
Do you know the best way to interact with the Social Security Administration? If the answer is no, you could benefit by setting up a “my Social Security” account with the Social Security Administration (SSA), and receive such valuable benefits as learning about your account information and doing some types of transactions with the SSA electronically.
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Where to start
Do you know the best way to interact with the Social Security Administration? If the answer is no, you could benefit by setting up a ...
To create an account, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a Social Security number
- Have a valid U.S. mailing address
- Have an email address
Instructions:
- Visit my Social Security account
- Select “Sign In or Create an Account”
- Select “Create An Account”
- Read and agree to the Terms of Service
- Tell the SSA who you are
- Verify your identity
- Create account detail
- Select how to receive your security code
- Enter the security code you received
- Press “Submit” and you’ve created an account on My Social Security
Related practice pages: Applying for Benefits.
Sources
- SSA: Create or get help with a my Social Security account
- SSA: Check application or appeal status
- SSA: Protect yourself from scams
Reviewed by Amanda Stansberry on April 9, 2018.
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