Social Security Signup - Page 2

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

@Squirt60 wrote:
My Sister in law called today to make an appointment to sign up for Social Security. She was given the option to do it over the phone one day next month. Has anyone here done that before? How does it work? They told her she will need proof of marriage. Would that be a copy of her marriage license or something else?

I appreciate any help. Thank you.

@Squirt60 When you apply for a marriage license in California, they give you a check list of who to notify that you are married. (Like the IRS, etc.)

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gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

I also applied online and then someone called me, at a scheduled time, asked me maybe 2 questions and that was it. So easy.

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?

50Mickey · ‎05-21-2010

If she is applying for SS benefits as a spouse of a SS recipient or if she is applying for widow's benefits then she would need a marriage license. At least I had to send in my parent's marriage license for my Mom for her to receive this benefit after my father passed.

If she is applying for her own benefits then there is no need to verify her marriage.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

I retired 9 + years ago,so I went in person to the local office.Not even sure you can do that anymore.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I know a couple people who did it over the phone without a problem.

I filed mine online. I just answered all the questions and submitted the app online. I was able to monitor it and was notified by letter that it was approved, the date it would start, etc.

Magicrat · ‎05-19-2015

I did mine online. Then they called me and they still screwed it up. Finally had to go in person to straighten it out.

PinkyPetunia · ‎03-09-2010

When my husband passed away in 2020 I was already getting SS but I qualified for a larger amount when he died and also got a trifling amount as a death benefit.

All was done on the phone. I made an appointment and they called back on the specified day and time. I didn't need to provide any documents.

yamma024 · ‎08-21-2017

@Squirt60 Yes, I had to send a copy of marriage license since I was applying for benefits as a spouse.

meem120 · ‎03-09-2010

I did mine on line. Very very easy. After a couple weeks a rep called to confirm my start date and give me the monthly amount and what Wednesday in the month I would receive my direct deposit. Very simple.