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Eligibility

United States Citizen or Permanent Resident

Required documents

Your original birth certificate or other proof of your age. This must be the original document or a certified copy from the issuing agency Proof of U.S. citizenship if you were not born in the U.S. and have not submitted proof for an earlier Medicare or Social Security claim. We must see the original document(s) or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We cannot accept expired, notarized, or photocopied documents A copy of your W-2 tax forms and/or self-employment tax return from last year. A photocopy is acceptable A copy of your U.S. military service papers if you served before 1968. A photocopy is acceptable.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
800-722-1213

Voice - Toll-free National Line

https://www.ssa.gov

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

(1) Before applyying, be prepared to provide the following information: a. Dates of current and previous marriages, and where you were married, b. U.S. military service dates and branches, c. Employer names and dates for the past two years, d. Self-employment income and type of business, e. Bank information to set up your direct deposit, f. Information on family members who may be eligible to receive benefits on your record (2) Call to begin the application process or visit website for more information at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/ (3) Bring required documentation

Fees

No fees

Description

Administrative entity that oversees the assignment and management of Social Security identification and benefit programs.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/08/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Social Security Administration

Administrative entity that oversees the assignment and management of Social Security identification and benefit programs.