The Social Security Administration has announced that beginning in February 2014, local Social Security offices no longer will provide Social Security number printouts or benefit verification letters.

Changes to Social Security Verification Letters

Changes to Social Security Letter VerificationAs a result, SSA is asking agencies and other organizations that routinely request these verifications to use the agency’s specially developed online methods.

Agencies and organizations should use available data exchanges to get the necessary verifications. People needing proof of their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits can get verification letters online instantly through a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

They also can get one mailed to them by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

The Fastest Way To Verify Social Security And Supplemental Security Income Benefits available athttp://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10552.pdf