Can I cancel my social security card?

The social security card can be cancelled.

If the cardholder needs to stop using the social security card for various reasons, he can cancel it at the social security card service center. After cancellation, the social security card will no longer have relevant functions, but personal information will still be kept in the relevant system in case of emergency.

I. Reasons and conditions for cancellation

There may be many reasons for the cancellation of social security cards, including but not limited to the cardholder's death, loss of nationality and long-term residence abroad. Before cancellation, the cardholder shall ensure that all expenses related to the social security card (such as medical expenses and social security contributions) have been settled. At the same time, the cancellation of social security card needs to meet certain conditions, such as the cardholder needs to be present in person or provide valid entrustment certificate to ensure the legality and safety of the cancellation operation.

Second, the cancellation process

1. Preparation materials: cardholders need to prepare valid identity documents, original and photocopy of social security cards and other related materials.

2. Go to the social security card service center: the cardholder must go to the local social security card service center in person and submit the cancellation application and related materials.

3. Fill in the application form for cancellation: In the social security card service center, the cardholder needs to fill in the application form for cancellation of the social security card and explain the reasons for cancellation in detail.

4. Examination and approval: The social security card service center shall examine and approve the materials submitted by the cardholder, and go through the cancellation procedures after confirming that they are correct.

5. Get the cancellation certificate: After the cancellation is completed, the social security card service center will issue the cancellation certificate, and the cardholder should keep it properly in case of emergency.

Third, matters needing attention

1. Before canceling the social security card, the cardholder shall ensure that all expenses related to the social security card have been settled, so as to avoid the cancellation procedure being affected by the unsettled expenses.

2. After canceling the social security card, the cardholder will not be able to enjoy the social security benefits related to the card, so the cancellation decision needs to be carefully considered.

3. If the cardholder needs to re-apply for the social security card in the future, he/she shall re-apply in accordance with relevant regulations and go through relevant procedures.

To sum up:

Social security cards can be cancelled, but before cancellation, it is necessary to ensure that all related expenses have been settled and certain conditions have been met. The cancellation process includes preparing materials, going to the social security card service center, filling out the cancellation application form, reviewing and handling, and obtaining the cancellation certificate. After canceling the social security card, the cardholder will not be able to enjoy the social security benefits related to the card, so the cancellation decision needs to be carefully considered.

Legal basis:

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

Article 26 provides that:

If the cardholder is cancelled by the public security department due to death or disappearance, the social security card shall be cancelled by the social security card handling agency after completing the cancellation procedures of human resources and social security business.

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

Article 27 provides that:

If the cardholder needs to cancel the social security card due to going abroad, death, disappearance and other reasons, he shall go through the cancellation procedures at the social security card service outlets with the social security card and valid identity documents. If the cardholder entrusts others to handle it on his behalf, the original valid identity certificate of the agent and the original valid identity certificate of the cardholder shall be provided.