Can I handle the social security card?

I. Conditions and methods for handling social security cards

As an important certificate for citizens to enjoy social security rights and interests, social security cards usually require individuals to go to relevant departments in person. However, in practice, there are indeed some cases where others can be entrusted to handle social security cards on their behalf.

To apply for a social security card, it is generally necessary to meet the following conditions: first, the agent must hold the valid identity certificate and relevant certification materials of the principal; Secondly, the agent needs to know the basic information of the agent, such as name, ID number, etc. Finally, the agent needs to apply to the designated social security agency in accordance with relevant regulations.

There are two ways to apply for social security cards: online and offline. Online agents generally apply through the social security department official website or related mobile phone applications, and agents need to fill in the basic information of agents and upload relevant certification materials. Offline agents need agents to go to social security agencies in person, submit relevant materials and go through relevant procedures.

Second, matters needing attention in handling social security cards

When handling social security cards, we should pay attention to the following points: first, the agent should ensure that the identity documents and related certification materials held by the agent are true and effective; Secondly, the agent should understand and abide by the relevant regulations and procedures of the social security department to avoid the failure of the application due to improper operation; Finally, the agent should properly keep the personal information of the client to prevent information leakage and abuse.

Third, the significance and advantages of social security card agency

To a certain extent, the social security card agency facilitates those citizens who cannot apply for social security cards in person for various reasons. Through this institution, they can enjoy social security services more conveniently and avoid the inconvenience and trouble caused by handling social security cards. In addition, handling social security cards will also help improve the work efficiency and service level of social security departments and promote the healthy development of social security.

To sum up: social security cards can be used as agents, but they must meet certain conditions and abide by relevant regulations. In the process of agency, the agent shall ensure the authenticity and validity of the materials and properly keep the personal information of the agent. By handling social security cards, citizens can enjoy social security services conveniently and improve the efficiency and service level of social security departments.

Legal basis:

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

Article 16 stipulates:

To apply for a social security card, individuals need to hold their valid identity documents to the corresponding social security card service institutions, or go through the application procedures through the online service platform. If it is not convenient for me to handle it in person, I can entrust others to handle it.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Identity Card Law

Article 17 stipulates:

In any of the following circumstances, citizens shall apply for a new card; If there are errors in the registration of resident identity cards, the public security organ shall promptly correct them and issue a new card; When you get a new card, you must return the original card. If a resident identity card is lost, it shall apply for a replacement. Citizens under the age of 16 may apply for renewal, renewal or replacement of their resident identity cards under any of the circumstances listed in the preceding paragraph. When a citizen goes through the formalities of permanent residence transfer, the public security organ shall record the change of the address of the permanent residence of the citizen in the machine-readable item of the resident ID card and inform it.