Announcement · Oct 10, 2025
Social Security
Helping Americans plan, retire, and live with security.
Apply for benefits, manage your account, and access services from the Social Security Administration.
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Apply for retirement
Start your application online in about 15 minutes.
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Apply for disability
File for SSDI or SSI if a medical condition limits your work.
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Apply for survivor benefits
Benefits for spouses and children of a deceased worker.
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Replace your Social Security card
Request a new card if yours is lost, stolen, or damaged.
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Get a benefit verification letter
Proof of income for housing, loans, and assistance programs.
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Report a stolen number
Get help if someone may be misusing your Social Security number.
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Sign in to check your application status, manage direct deposit, download your SSA-1099, request a benefit letter, update your address, and message your caseworker.
- See payment history and next payment date
- Track applications, appeals, and document requests
- Update address, phone, and direct deposit
- Download your tax statement (SSA-1099)