Must the social security card be handled at the place where the household registration is located?

Legal analysis: social security cards do not have to be handled at the place where the household registration is located. Social insurance is a kind of guarantee provided by the compulsory unit of the state to protect the rights and interests of workers. Social insurance is mainly related to the workplace.

The information required to apply for a social security card is:

1. Copy of ID card (double-sided copy);

2. The insured who has not applied for the second-generation ID card or lost the second-generation ID card shall provide a copy of his household registration page;

3. Special people need to provide copies of special documents.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 2 The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.