Can a social security card be used as an ID card?

Social security card can't be used as ID card.

Social security card is a kind of card issued by government departments, which is used to record individual social insurance payment and enjoy social insurance benefits. Its main function is to facilitate individuals to handle related affairs in the field of social security. The resident identity card is a valid certificate for citizens to prove their identity in People's Republic of China (PRC), which is issued and managed by the public security organs and has legal identity proof effect. Although both social security cards and ID cards record personal identity information, their purposes, distribution departments and management mechanisms are different and they cannot be used in place of each other.

The main materials required for handling social security cards are as follows:

1. identification and valid identification documents. If it is handled by a minor, it is necessary to carry the valid identity certificate and guardianship certificate of the guardian.

2. Household registration book, the original and photocopy of the applicant's own household registration book; If the household registration information is inconsistent with the ID card information, relevant certification materials shall be provided.

Three, social security certificate, the relevant proof of participating in social insurance (if any), generally issued by the unit or community;

Fourth, recent photos

Five, according to the specific situation of different regions and individuals, it may be necessary to provide relevant materials, such as employment certificate, student certificate, retirement certificate, etc. ;

To sum up, although both social security cards and ID cards record personal information, they have different purposes and management mechanisms and cannot be used instead of each other.

Legal basis:

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

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The resident identity card is the legal identity document of a legitimate citizen of People's Republic of China (PRC), and no other document can replace the legal effect of the resident identity card.