Are you asking to get benefits for your spouse's or parent's record?
No, it doesn't have anything to do with those.
Are you asking to get benefits for retirement or disability on your own?
Neither, i'm not planning any retirement or have any disability.
Then, Are you asking because currently you are not getting any benefits?
Yeah, now we are talking. That's the one.
Good. If that last situation fits you, you should look to apply for survivors benefits asap. I'm telling you this, because there are cases in which benefits may not be retroactive.
Oh, i see, and doesn't like how it sounds. I suppose i need to get into it. Anyway, what documents would i need to apply?
Well, required documentation would depend on the benefit you will be applying, for example, Widows / Widower or surviving divorced spouse's benefits or child's benefits.
Are you in possession of all documentation?
Yeah, i've been collecting those for a while.