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Why do I need to prove my identity?
Social Security is strengthening the process to prove identity related to direct deposit information. This applies to individuals who need to provide initial direct deposit information when applying for cash benefits and to someone already receiving benefits if they choose to later change their direct deposit information on our records. The easiest and most secure way is online with a personal my Social Security account. The public does not need to contact Social Security unless they need to change direct deposit information and cannot do it online. People will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
How do the new identity verification procedures protect me?
Bad actors use other people’s personal information, often found on the dark web, to steal people’s money and identity. That information makes it too easy for bad actors to get past antiquated knowledge-based questions. Using Social Security’s online services to prove identity or, if needed, in person, prevents bad actors from stealing current and future benefits.
Does everyone need to prove their identity with Social Security?
No. There is no need to contact Social Security to prove identity if not applying for cash benefits and if not changing direct deposit information. People will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
A secure – and most convenient – way to prove identity is with Social Security’s online services using a personal my Social Security account.
Individuals will need to provide in-person identification for certain internet, phone, and paper claims, including claims filed by third parties.
What services and benefits require me to prove my identity with Social Security?
Proving identity is only required when applying for cash benefits or to change direct deposit information. In-person verification of identity will only be required at a local Social Security office if unable to use Social Security’s online service with a personal my Social Security account. People receiving benefits also may change their banking information using automatic enrollment services with their bank without visiting a Social Security office. People receiving payment by paper checks must prove their identity before changing their mailing address.
Individuals will need to provide in-person identification for certain internet, phone, and paper claims, including claims filed by third parties.
People will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information or address (if receiving a paper check) in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
Do I need to visit a Social Security office to prove my identity?
It depends. You don’t need to visit Social Security to prove your identity if you use a personal my Social Security account to apply for cash benefits or to change direct deposit information.
You do need to visit a Social Security office to prove your identity if you don’t create an account to apply for cash benefits or change direct deposit information, or to finish an application started on the telephone or if using a paper application, including claims filed by third parties.
There is no need to contact Social Security if you do not receive benefits. Also, people will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
Why do I need to prove my identity?
Social Security is strengthening the process to prove identity related to direct deposit information. This applies to individuals who need to provide initial direct deposit information when applying for cash benefits and to someone already receiving benefits if they choose to later change their direct deposit information on our records. The easiest and most secure way is online with a personal my Social Security account. The public does not need to contact Social Security unless they need to change direct deposit information and cannot do it online. People will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
How do the new identity verification procedures protect me?
Bad actors use other people’s personal information, often found on the dark web, to steal people’s money and identity. That information makes it too easy for bad actors to get past antiquated knowledge-based questions. Using Social Security’s online services to prove identity or, if needed, in person, prevents bad actors from stealing current and future benefits.
Does everyone need to prove their identity with Social Security?
No. There is no need to contact Social Security to prove identity if not applying for cash benefits and if not changing direct deposit information. People will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
A secure – and most convenient – way to prove identity is with Social Security’s online services using a personal my Social Security account.
Individuals will need to provide in-person identification for certain internet, phone, and paper claims, including claims filed by third parties.
What services and benefits require me to prove my identity with Social Security?
Proving identity is only required when applying for cash benefits or to change direct deposit information. In-person verification of identity will only be required at a local Social Security office if unable to use Social Security’s online service with a personal my Social Security account. People receiving benefits also may change their banking information using automatic enrollment services with their bank without visiting a Social Security office. People receiving payment by paper checks must prove their identity before changing their mailing address.
Individuals will need to provide in-person identification for certain internet, phone, and paper claims, including claims filed by third parties.
People will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information or address (if receiving a paper check) in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
Do I need to visit a Social Security office to prove my identity?
It depends. You don’t need to visit Social Security to prove your identity if you use a personal my Social Security account to apply for cash benefits or to change direct deposit information.
You do need to visit a Social Security office to prove your identity if you don’t create an account to apply for cash benefits or change direct deposit information, or to finish an application started on the telephone or if using a paper application, including claims filed by third parties.
There is no need to contact Social Security if you do not receive benefits. Also, people will continue to receive their benefits and on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.