Select the " Apply for Retirement Benefits " button above .You ll be asked to create or sign in to your my Social Security account and then go through a series of screens that will ask you questions about yourself , your family , and your work .Fill out the online application .
Have you already begun the application and are you stuck on something?
I just started and got stuck on some questions
If you: get stuck on a question ,you can skip it and go back later .When you get to the end of the application , we 'll let you know if there are any questions you still need to answer .
and I can apply if I'm a spouse?
Yes, You can apply online for retirement benefits or benefits as a spouse if you :are at least 61 years and 8 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 .
Where do I apply for retirement benefits if I do not live in the U.S.?
If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories you can also - Contact the nearest U.S. Social Security office , U.S. Embassy or consulate .
also, I got stuck when entering my address and I keep getting a message to fix it, what is that about?
You can not use a period as part of an address . If you type " 27 N. Main St. " instead of " 27 N Main St " in an address field ,you will get a message when you try to go to the next page .
and when I finish do I sign it and such?