Do minors need guardians to activate social security cards?

Minors need guardians to activate social security cards.

1. Social security card inquiry activation mode is:

(1) Call the Social Security Bureau for telephone consultation;

(2) Bring my ID card to the local social security center for inquiry;

(3) Online inquiry: log in to "XXX Human Resources and Social Security Network" and enter the home page of this website; Click "Social Security Inquiry Portal" and enter your ID number and password for inquiry.

2 minors to apply for social security cards need to provide the following information:

China citizens under the age of 16 who live in China need to open a personal bank settlement account and activate it by a legal agent.

(1) Valid second-generation ID card (front and back) certificate or minor household registration book (special page for minors)

(2) The valid identity certificate of the legal representative.

(3) Proof by the legal representative. Such as household registration book (handling page and minor page), birth certificate and other materials that can prove their guardianship relationship. If the household registration book cannot prove guardianship or other special circumstances (such as designated guardianship, etc.). ), the guardian should produce legally effective guardianship documents (such as guardianship documents issued by public security organs, judicial organs, notary departments, civil affairs bureaus, residents' committees, villagers' committees and other institutions).

(4) If a minor's legal representative opens or enables a personal bank settlement account on his behalf, the minor does not need to be present at the same time.

Legal basis:

Article 4 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require 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.

Article 5

The people's governments at or above the county level will incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance. The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.