Apply for Retirement Benefits

Social Security provides online retirement application that you can complete in very few minutes. It's so simple. Better yet, you can apply from the convenience of your home or office at a time most comfort for you. There's no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an consultation with a Social Security representative.

In most situations, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done. Social Security will process your application and reach you by putting a call through or by mail if any further information is needed.

Apply for Retirement Benefits
Who can apply for retirement benefits online? Questions about our Social Security Retirement Benefits Application

You can apply online for retirement benefits or benefits as a spouse if you:

• . are at least 61 years and 9 months old;
• . are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record;
• . have not already applied for retirement benefits; and
• . want your benefits to start no more than 4 months in the future. (We cannot process your application if you apply for benefits more than 4 months in advance.)