Do I need to go to the local area in person to cancel my social security card?

I don't need to cancel my social security card locally. The specific measures depend on the regulations of the local social security institutions.

First, the basic way to cancel the social security card

Cancellation of social security cards is usually to terminate various social security services related to social security cards, such as stopping paying social security fees and receiving social security benefits. Generally speaking, social security card cancellation can be carried out in the following ways:

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Go to the local social security agency in person: Cardholders can carry valid identity documents and social security cards and go to the local social security agency in person for cancellation. Although this method is relatively direct, it takes some time and energy.

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Entrusted agent: If the cardholder is unable to go in person for some reason, he may entrust an agent to handle it on his behalf. In this case, the agent needs to carry the cardholder's valid ID card, social security card and the agent's valid ID card and related power of attorney.

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Online processing: With the popularity of the Internet, more and more regions began to provide online cancellation services for social security cards. The cardholder can complete the cancellation application according to the prompts through the social security agency official website or related mobile phone applications. This way is convenient and quick, saving time and effort.

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Second, specific regulations vary from place to place.

It should be noted that social security institutions in different regions may have different cancellation regulations and operating procedures. Therefore, before canceling the social security card, it is recommended that the cardholder first understand the local specific regulations and requirements to avoid unnecessary trouble.

In addition, after the cancellation of the social security card, the relevant social security business will also be suspended. Therefore, before cancellation, cardholders need to carefully consider their own needs and actual situation to ensure that their rights and interests will not be affected by the cancellation of social security cards.

To sum up:

I don't need to cancel my social security card locally. The specific measures depend on the regulations of the local social security institutions. Cardholders can choose to handle it in person, entrust an agent or online. Before handling, it is recommended to know the local specific regulations and requirements to ensure the correctness and effectiveness of the operation.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 57 provides that:

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of its establishment, apply to the local social insurance agency for social insurance registration with its business license, registration certificate or unit seal. The social insurance agency shall, within fifteen days from the date of receiving the application, examine and issue the social insurance registration certificate.

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 60 provides that:

The employing unit shall declare itself and pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, and shall not postpone or reduce the payment except for legal reasons such as force majeure. The social insurance premiums that employees should pay shall be withheld and remitted by the employer, and the employer shall inform me of the details of paying social insurance premiums on a monthly basis.