How many times do you need to activate your social security card

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It has to be activated, and you can't use it without activation. The old card will be deactivated if activation is not done for more than 6 months. But don't worry, the new card is still valid and doesn't need to be remade. But you can't use the new card without activating it to avoid being caught off guard, so activate it as soon as possible after it arrives.