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United States Social Security Card by edition.
5 editions in order of issue, 1936–2011. Select one for its dates, or build a clearly marked sample from it.
Issue history
One family, many moments.
Select an issue year to open its edition page.
Compare editions
| Issue year | Status | On file |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1936 to Dec 1945 | Legacy | 4 facts |
| Jan 1946 to Sep 1983 | Legacy | 4 facts |
| Oct 1983 to Sep 2007 | Legacy | 5 facts |
| Oct 2007 to Jul 2011 | Legacy | 5 facts |
| Aug 2011 to present | Active | 3 facts |
How to read this record
Each year is one edition in the archive. It helps shape a brief, but is not an official source or a guarantee that every regional variant is listed. Full specifications are shared on request.
Independent visual reference only. Not an identity-verification service. Always confirm current rules with the issuing authority.