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Retire Online: It's So Easy! |
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Social Security offers an online
retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. It’s
so easy. Better yet, you can apply from the comfort of your home or office
at a time most convenient for you. There’s no need to drive to
a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social
Security representative.
In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed. Not ready to retire yet? It's never too early to start planning. Use the Retirement Estimator to obtain immediate and personalized
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Who can use the Online Retirement Application?You can file online for retirement benefits if you:
How do I use the Online Retirement Application?
Just click on "Retire Online."
You'll go through a series of screens that will ask you questions about yourself, your family and your work. If you get stuck on a question, you can skip it and go back later. When you get to the end of the application, we'll let you know if there are any questions you still need to answer. Once you've answered all of the questions, just click on "Sign Now" to send your application to Social Security. Note: You may also have to mail or bring in some documents that we need to process your application. How does retiring online make it easier for me to apply for benefits?
Our online application has number of features:
You'll get a receipt for your online application that you can print and keep for your records. We'll also give you a confirmation number. You can use your confirmation number to check the status of your application after you've applied. How long can I stay on each page?
For security reasons, there are time limits for viewing each page.
You will receive a warning after 25 minutes without doing anything, and you will be able to extend your time on the page. After the third warning, you must move to another page or your time will run out and your work on that page will be lost. Note: If you turned JavaScript off in your browser, you will not receive these warnings. After you spend 30 minutes on a page, you must move to another page or you will be logged out. What happens after I apply?
Once we receive your application, we'll review it. After the review, we will contact you if we need more information or if we need to see your documents.
We'll also let you know if
When we have all of the necessary information and documents, we'll process your application and send you a letter about our decision in the mail.
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