How to Check the Status of My Social Security Application

If you have applied for one of the numerous type of benefits that are provided by the Social Security Administration, you may be wondering how you can check on the status of the claim that you have filed. There are a couple of easy ways to find out the status of your claim.

Online

1. Visit the main page of the Social Security Administration website.


2. Click on the link that says "Resources."


3. Locate the link that says "Check Application Status." Click on this link to bring you to the page you need to visit to check the status of your claim.


4. Fill in the required information such as your Social Security number and date of birth.


5. Click on the button labeled "Next." You can find this button in the bottom right-hand side of your screen.


6. Once you have hit "Next" button, you will be brought to a screen that will tell you the most current information regarding your claim that you have filed with the Social Security Administration.

Local Office

1. Locate the closest Social Security Administration office nearest to you. If you are not sure where the closest office is located, you can easily locate the closest offices by looking in the government listings in the front of your phone book. 


2. Visit the local office and take a number so that you can wait for your turn to be seen by a Social Security Administration representative.


3. Let the representative know that you have filed a claim and would like to check on the status of the claim you have filed.


4. Listen to the information that the representative provides you with. She may give you important information such as specific documents that you need to provide so be sure to keep a pen and paper handy to record any important information.