1, social security certification once a year;

2. If the insured retires and receives a pension, he needs to go to the local social security bureau to make a survival certificate every year;

3. The survival certificate means that I am still alive and can receive the basic pension on a monthly basis according to law;

4. The specific time of social security certification may vary from region to region. It is recommended that the insured consult the local social security bureau in advance for the exact time.

Payment rules of social security:

1, payment period: social security payment is generally made on a monthly basis, but the specific starting and ending time is stipulated by local social security bureaus;

2. payment base: the payment base of social security is generally based on the average salary of individuals in the previous year, and there will be restrictions on the highest and lowest payment bases in different regions;

3. Payment ratio: Social security includes five insurances: endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work injury insurance and maternity insurance. Individuals and units have different payment ratios for each insurance;

4. Payment time: new employees should register for social security within the specified time after joining the company. For employees who continue to pay fees, the unit will generally withhold and remit them within a fixed time every month;

5. Repayment policy: Most areas provide the opportunity to pay back the unpaid social security fees, but the time and conditions for paying back are stipulated by the local social security bureau.

To sum up, social security certification is once a year, and retirees need to carry out survival certification to prove that they are still alive and receive pensions. The specific time varies from region to region, so it is recommended to consult the local social security bureau in advance.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 58

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.