how do you sign up for social security retirement benefits

• To start your application, go to our Apply for Benefits page, read and agree to the Terms of Service. Click “Next.”
• On that page, review the “Getting Ready” section to make sure you have the information you need to apply.
• Select “Start A New Application.”
• We will ask a few questions about who is filling out the application.
• You will then sign into your my Social Security account or you will be prompted to create one.
• Complete the application.

How and when to apply for Social Security benefits?

• Your Social Security number
• Your birth certificate, or proof of U.S. citizenship
• Your W-2 forms or self-employment tax return (or both) for the last year you worked
• Your military discharge papers if you served in any branch of the military

When to apply for Social Security retirement benefits?

• You must be at least age 62 for the entire month to be eligible to receive benefits.
• You are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record.
• You have not already applied for retirement benefits.
• You want your benefits to start no later than four months in the future. ...

Can I get SSI benefits if I get retirement?

You can get both SSI and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time, but there are a few requirements for SSI benefits, including: Having countable income below $783 per month for...

How do I apply for Social Security retirement benefits?

To qualify for retirement benefits you must:

• Be a US citizen or have legal authorization to work in the US
• Be between 62 to 70 years old
• Have worked for at least 10 years
• Have paid social security tax while working

How long does it take to get Social Security after you apply?

Once you have applied, it could take up to three months to receive your first benefit payment. Social Security benefits are paid monthly, starting in the month after the birthday at which you attain full retirement age (which is currently 66 and will gradually rise to 67 over the next several years).

What are the rules for signing up for Social Security?

To be eligible for most types of benefits (such as benefits based on blindness or retirement), you must have earned an average of one work credit for each calendar year between age 21 and the year in which you reach age 62 or become disabled or blind, up to a maximum of 40 credits.

How much money can you have in the bank on Social Security retirement?

$2,000You can have up to $2,000 in cash or in the bank and still qualify for, or collect, SSI (Supplemental Security Income).

At what age is Social Security no longer taxed?

At 65 to 67, depending on the year of your birth, you are at full retirement age and can get full Social Security retirement benefits tax-free.