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You may not need all of the following documents. Sometimes one document can substitute for another. The lists are not all–inclusive. We will tell you what you need and what other documents are acceptable. We will help you get them if you are having trouble. |
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD OR NUMBERYou will need to apply for a Social Security number if you do not have one. If you need one, a number will be assigned at the time Social Security entitles you to SSI benefits. |
PROOF OF AGE
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CITIZENSHIP OR ALIEN STATUS RECORDIf you are a citizen, examples of documents you may need are:
If you are an alien, examples of documents you may need are:
If you are an alien who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may need to show us your military discharge paper (form DD–214). |
PROOF OF INCOMEIf you have income, you may need to provide the following:
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PROOF OF RESOURCES
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PROOF OF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
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MEDICAL SOURCESIf you are applying as a blind or disabled person, you need to give us:
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WORK HISTORY
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OTHER SOURCESIf you are applying as a disabled child (or on behalf of a disabled child), we need the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of people (teachers, caregivers) who can provide information about how your (the disabled child's) medical condition affects his or her day–to–day activities. |
THINGS TO REMEMBER
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THIS INFORMATION IS GENERAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. |
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