Do I need to handle the expired social security card in person?

You don't have to go through the card replacement formalities in person, but you can entrust others to do it on your behalf.

First, the impact of expired social security cards.

As an important certificate for individuals to participate in social insurance, social security card may affect the handling of social security-related businesses such as medical reimbursement and pension collection after its expiration. Therefore, it is very important to replace the social security card in time.

Second, I apply for the social security card replacement procedure.

After the expiration of the social security card, the cardholder can bring his valid ID card and the original social security card, and go to the social security card issuing bank or social security agency to change the card in person. In the process of handling, you need to fill in the application form and submit relevant certification materials in accordance with relevant regulations.

Three, entrust others to handle the social security card replacement procedures.

If the cardholder is unable to change the social security card in person for some reason, he may entrust others to handle it on his behalf. Valid entrustment certificate (such as power of attorney, notarial certificate, etc.) when entrusting others to handle it. ) and identification materials of both parties. Customers need to bring these materials and the original social security card to the social security card issuing bank or social security agency to change the card.

In the process of entrustment, both parties need to ensure that the entrustment certificate and appraisal materials provided are true, legal and effective, so as to avoid unnecessary troubles. At the same time, the client shall properly keep the relevant certificates and materials to prevent them from being lost or stolen.

Fourth, matters needing attention

When replacing the social security card, check whether the personal information is accurate and ensure that the new card is consistent with the personal information. In addition, we need to pay attention to the time and method of collecting new cards, and get new cards and activate them in time.

To sum up:

After the social security card expires, you can choose to change it yourself or entrust others to do it. When handling the entrustment, make sure to provide enough entrustment certificates and identification materials, and pay attention to relevant precautions to ensure the safety and legality of the card replacement process.

Legal basis:

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

Article 16 stipulates:

If the social security card is no longer used due to damage, loss, expiration and other reasons, the cardholder or his agent shall go through the cancellation procedures at the social security card service institution and return the social security card. The social security card handling agency shall issue a new social security card to the cardholder in time.

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

Article 7 provides that:

Citizens shall, within three months from the date of reaching the age of sixteen, apply to the public security organ where their permanent residence is located for a resident identity card. Citizens under the age of 16 shall apply for resident identity cards by guardians.