For many Americans, a Social Security number is the first form of identification they receive, mailed as a paper card a few weeks after birth. Now, the Social Security Administration is looking to ...

To obtain a new Social Security card, the first step is to apply online or complete the Form SS-5 at a local Social Security office. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will verify your documents ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of ...

Your Social Security card is going digital — if you want it to. The Social Security Administration announced the "modernized, secure and accessible alternative" in April as a "simple solution" for ...

It can be a stressful event to lose your Social Security card, but the process to replace Social Security card is not as complicated as most people expect. Losing, stealing, or damaging a card can be ...

Q: Can you provide a copy of a deceased person’s Social Security number application for genealogical research? A: We will be pleased to give you information about a Social Security number record. But, ...

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Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.