Do I need to bring a household registration book to apply for a social security card?

In most cases, you don't need to provide a household registration book directly to apply for a social security card, but you need to bring a valid certificate that can prove your personal identity.

First, the basic materials required for handling social security cards

When handling social security cards, you usually need to bring the following basic materials:

1. Original and photocopy of ID card: This is the basic proof of personal identity and must be provided when applying for social security card.

2. Recent bareheaded color photos: used to make personal photos on social security cards.

3. Relevant application forms: According to the requirements of different regions, you may need to fill in the corresponding social security card application forms.

Second, it may be necessary to provide a household registration book in some cases.

Although in most cases, it is not necessary to provide a household registration book for handling social security cards, in some specific cases, such as household registration transfer, age confirmation and other issues, the relevant departments may require the provision of a household registration book as an auxiliary proof material. In addition, minors who apply for social security cards usually need to provide relevant documents and guardian's consent due to the particularity of their identity.

Third, the handling process

The process of handling social security cards is generally as follows:

1. Preparation of required materials: according to the requirements of the local social security department, prepare the originals and photocopies of ID cards, photos and other related materials.

2. Go to the social security department: take the prepared materials to the local social security department or the designated handling place.

3. Submit the application and review it: When the social security department submits the application, the staff will review whether the submitted materials are complete, true and effective.

4. Get the social security card: After the approval, get the social security card according to the instructions of the staff.

To sum up:

To apply for a social security card, it is generally not necessary to provide a household registration book directly, but to carry basic proof materials such as an ID card. Under certain circumstances, such as household registration transfer or age confirmation, it may be necessary to provide household registration books as supplementary proof materials. When handling the social security card, you should know the specific requirements of the local social security department in advance to ensure that the materials you carry are complete, true and effective.

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 58 provides that:

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.