In short: The official way to check your US earnings record and benefit estimates; it needs ID verification and SSA scams are common.
- Free
- Official SSA account
- Beware SSA scams
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Personal Social Security account to check earnings, estimate benefits and get tax forms.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What it does | Personal Social Security account to check earnings, estimate retirement benefits, get tax forms and replace a card. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free. |
| Sign-up | Login.gov or ID.me with government photo ID; SSN generally required. |
| Operator | Social Security Administration (SSA) |
| Caution | Serves the US only. Beware SSA impersonation scams. |
When to use it
US workers planning retirement, or beneficiaries who need tax forms or a replacement card.
Before you use it
Signing in requires Login.gov or ID.me with a government photo ID, and generally your SSN. Beware of scammers impersonating the SSA.
How to use it
- Go to ssa.gov/myaccount
- Sign in with Login.gov or ID.me and verify your ID
- Check your earnings record and retirement estimate
Why people use it
It is the official Social Security Administration account used by US workers and beneficiaries.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · SSA my Social Security