Whether you or anyone else has ever filed for Social Security benefits, Medicare or Supplemental Security Income on behalf of the child(ren).For marriages that have ended, we will also ask how, when, and where they ended Whether any child has ever been married and, if so, the dates and locations of the marriages.If no, we will ask you to list each month the child did not live with the worker and for the name and address of the person with whom the child lived and their relationship to the child Whether each child lived with the worker during each of the last 13 months.If any child does not live with you, we will also ask for the name and address of the person with whom the child now lives and their relationship to the child Whether any child is not living in the same household with you.Whether any child has been adopted by someone other than the worker.If so, we will also ask for the representative’s name, address, telephone number, and brief explanation of circumstances which led the court to appoint a legal representative Whether any child has a legal representative (guardian, conservator, curator, etc.).Whether you are the natural or adoptive parent of the child(ren) for whom you are filing.If any child is the worker's stepchild, when and where the worker and the child's parent married.Whether any child 17 1/2 years of age or older is a student or is disabled.The date of birth, Social Security number and relationship to the worker (i.e., legitimate child, adopted child, stepchild, dependent grandchild, other) of each of the worker’s children who are under age 18, age 18 to 19 and attending elementary or secondary school full-time, or disabled before age 22.

The worker's name and Social Security number.

We will return the documents to you.ĭo not delay applying for benefits because you do not have all the documents. We accept photocopies of W-2 forms, self-employment tax returns or medical documents but we must see the original of most other documents, such as your birth certificate. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States.

Proof of marriage if you are or were married to the worker and.

Your birth certificate or other proof of birth.

We may also ask you to provide documents to determine if you may be eligible for benefits for having the child in your care:

Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration (SSA-827).

Adult Disability Report (SSA-3368) and.

If you are applying for disability benefits for an adult child disabled before age 22, please complete these two forms that describe your child’s medical condition and authorize disclosure of information to us:

If the worker is deceased, proof of the worker’s death and U.S.

W-2 form(s) and/or self-employment tax returns if the child had earnings last year and.

citizenship or lawful alien status if the child was not born in the United States

Proof of the worker’s marriage to the child’s natural or adoptive parent if the child is the worker’s stepchild.

The child's birth certificate or other proof of birth or adoption.

We may ask you to provide documents to determine if a child is eligible for benefits:

An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply. You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-80 (TTY 1-80) or by visiting your local Social Security office.

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