What should I do if my social security card expires?

The social security card has expired, and the process of handling it in different places is as follows:

1, go to the local social security card service network or the social security bureau to consult the relevant card replacement policies and procedures;

2. Prepare the required materials, generally including the original and photocopy of the ID card, the original and photocopy of the household registration book, and the original social security card;

3. According to the local policies and regulations, go through the formalities for changing the social security card, including filling in the application form, submitting relevant materials and paying relevant fees;

4, waiting for the audit and business card printing, generally need to wait a few working days to several weeks;

5. After the business card is printed, apply for a new card at the social security card service outlet or social security bureau.

The following information is required for handling social security cards in different places:

1. Application Form: You need to fill in the Application Form for Social Security Card or Medical Insurance IC Card for Urban and Rural Residents, which can be obtained from the local social security bureau or medical insurance center, or downloaded and filled in online;

2. ID card: the original and photocopy of the applicant's ID card are required;

3. Household registration book: the original and photocopy of the applicant's household registration book are required;

4. Certificate of medical insurance relationship transfer: If the applicant has participated in medical insurance in another place, the original and photocopy of the certificate of medical insurance relationship transfer are required;

5. Photo: 1 A recent bareheaded photo of the applicant is required.

To sum up, the policies and procedures for replacing social security cards in different regions may be different, and the specific operation and material preparation should be handled according to local requirements. In addition, the validity period of the social security card is generally 2-3 years, and the card must be changed within the validity period, otherwise the related social security services cannot be used normally.

Legal basis:

Article 58 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay. Employees-free individual industrial and commercial households who voluntarily participate in social insurance, part-time employees who do not participate in social insurance in the employing unit and other flexible employees shall apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration. The state establishes a national unified personal social security number. Personal social security number is a citizen's identity number.