Subpart G. Subpart G—Filing of Applications and Other Forms

• General Provisions

  • SECTION § 404.601 - Introduction.
  • SECTION § 404.602 - Definitions.
  • SECTION § 404.603 - You must file an application to receive benefits.

• Applications

  • SECTION § 404.610 - What makes an application a claim for benefits?
  • SECTION § 404.611 - How do I file an application for Social Security benefits?
  • SECTION § 404.612 - Who may sign an application.
  • SECTION § 404.613 - Evidence of authority to sign an application for another.
  • SECTION § 404.614 - When an application or other form is considered filed.
  • SECTION § 404.615 - Claimant must be alive when an application is filed.
  • SECTION § 404.617 - Pilot program for photographic identification of disability benefit applicants in designated geographic areas.

• Effective Filing Period of Application

  • SECTION § 404.620 - Filing before the first month you meet the requirements for benefits.
  • SECTION § 404.621 - What happens if I file after the first month I meet the requirements for benefits?
  • SECTION § 404.622 - Limiting an application.
  • SECTION § 404.623 - Am I required to file for all benefits if I am eligible for old-age and husband's or wife's benefits?

• Filing Date Based on Written Statement

  • SECTION § 404.630 - Use of date of written statement as filing date.
  • SECTION § 404.631 - Statements filed with the Railroad Retirement Board.
  • SECTION § 404.632 - Statements filed with a hospital.

• Deemed Filing Date Based on Misinformation

  • SECTION § 404.633 - Deemed filing date in a case of misinformation.

• Withdrawal of Application

  • SECTION § 404.640 - Withdrawal of an application.
  • SECTION § 404.641 - Cancellation of a request to withdraw.