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Online; or. By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. Call ahead to make an appointment. If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories, you can also contact your nearest U.S.

You can upload documents by using the Send Response for Individual Case link on the Electronic Records Express Home page. The upload function is also available while accessing a claimant's electronic folder through the Access Claimant's Electronic Folder link.

How Long Does It Normally Take To Get Approved for Social Security Benefits? The Social Security approval process is relatively speedy, but as it is a government program with a huge number of applicants, you can expect to wait 3-5 months before you get your approval for benefits.

The easiest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits is by using our online application. You will need to create or sign in to your personal my Social Security account.

Documents we may ask for include: Your Social Security card or a record of your number. Your original birth certificate, a copy certified by the issuing agency, or other proof of your age. ... If you were not born in the U.S., proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status.

You can apply: Online; or. By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. Call ahead to make an appointment. If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories, you can also contact your nearest U.S.

Apply for a Social Security number If you're in the U.S., you can apply online, then go to a local Social Security office to provide your documentation. Once your application is approved, you'll receive a Social Security card with your number on it by mail within 14 days.

Information about Social Security's Online Policies We are committed to protecting individual privacy and securing the personal information made available to us when you visit our website, SSA.gov.