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?
What happens once i start receiving benefits? If I am not of full retirement age, my benefits are reduced?
Well, if you're between 62 and your full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced until you reach your full retirement age. That would work in a percentage.
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 .
I'd like to know on what are the ways I can apply for the 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?