What should I do if my social security card expires?

Legal analysis: If your social security card needs to be replaced after its expiration, you can go to the local social security agency with valid certificates such as your ID card. If the social security card itself is aging, faulty, lost or damaged, you can also apply for a replacement. Generally, there will be a certain fee for replacing the card.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask 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.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall 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.