Our step-by-step guide will show you how to apply for social security retirement and spousal benefits easily in this video. There are three ways to apply: online through your My Social Security account at ssa.gov, by phone, or by visiting a local Social Security office. You will need to provide specific information and documents with your application, including details about your date and place of birth, marital history, children, employment history, and income. You will also need your recent W2 or self-employment tax return, veteran service details, social security card, birth certificate, and bank account information. We will also discuss the specific process for applying for survivor benefits, available only through phone or in-person filing. To learn more, go to www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/ If you want to be notified of more uploads, subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AARPAnswers?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about Social Security here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCs-cyDdbqlLeFdEXns-n8_QRLKbsq2Eb Please consider supporting more content like this by becoming an AARP member: https://www.aarp.org/becomeamember *CHAPTERS* 00:00 How to Apply for Social Security Benefits 00:20 Documents Needed to Apply for Social Security 01:05 Applying for Survivor Benefits - - - - - - *CONNECT* with AARP Online: Visit us: http://aarp.org Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/AARP Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping people ages 50 and older improve their quality of life as they age. With over 38 million members and growing, we lead positive social change through our extensive product offerings and services. #socialsecurity #aarp #socialsecuritybenefits #socialsecurityretirements