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To proceed, make an electronic Request for Deceased Individual's Social Security Record. Or, print and complete Form SSA-711 and send us a check or money order for the appropriate fee, made payable to the Social Security Administration. If you prefer, you may pay by credit card.
What should I do if I am incorrectly listed as deceased in Social Security's records? If you suspect that you have been incorrectly listed as deceased on your Social Security record, please visit your local Social Security office as soon as possible.
Apply for Survivors Benefits In most cases, the funeral home will report the person's death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person's Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Contact banks, credit unions, credit card companies, and other financial institutions that hold accounts in your loved one's name, and notify those companies of your family member's death. This way, the system can flag any attempts to use the deceased person's identity via their financial accounts.
Avoid listing birth date, maiden name, or other personal identifiers in obituaries as they could be useful to ID thieves. Report the death to the Social Security Administration by calling 800-772-1213. Order multiple certified copies of the death certificate with and without cause of death.
Your Social Security number and the deceased worker's Social Security number. A death certificate. (Generally, the funeral director provides a statement that can be used for this purpose.) Proof of the deceased worker's earnings for the previous year (W-2 forms or self-employment tax return).
Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent's full retirement or disability benefits. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can get up to 75% of the deceased parent's basic Social Security benefit. There is a limit, however, to the amount of money we can pay to a family.