Follow the steps to successfully complete your claim form

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to download the Social Security Claim Form #SSA-1724-F4 and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the deceased's full name and Social Security number in the designated fields at the top of the form.
3. Indicate the name of the worker if the deceased received benefits based on another's record.
4. Provide your name and relationship to the deceased, indicating whether you are a widow, child, or legal representative.
5. List the next of kin or legal representatives of the deceased in the specified section, providing names and addresses accordingly.
6. If applicable, answer yes or no to whether the surviving widow or widower was living with the deceased at the time of death and if they were entitled to benefits.
7. Fill in the number of living children of the deceased, along with their names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, adding any needed explanations for different names in a separate sheet if required.
8. Provide the number of living parents of the deceased and include their names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.
9. If needed, input the information for a legal representative of the deceased's estate, ensuring to submit a certified copy of appointment letters if applicable.
10. Review all entered information for accuracy before signing the form, providing your contact details and selecting your preferred type of deposit for payment.
11. Sign and date the application, ensuring to include the names and addresses of witnesses if your signature was marked with an X.
12. Save your changes, then download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete your Social Security Claim Form #SSA-1724-F4 online today for a smoother claims process.