I used to have a social security card, but I haven't paid it for many years

Legal analysis: As long as you pay insurance, your personal social security account will always exist in the Social Security Bureau. If you want to continue to pay, take your ID card and social security card to the social security service center where your account is located, and go through the formalities of renewal, then you can continue to pay in your original account.

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

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and 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.