Social Security Death Register
Data Exchange – Requesting SSA’s Death Information
These files of death information include, if available, the deceased individual’s SSN, first name, middle name, surname, date of birth, and date of death. The full file of death information includes state death records. Pursuant to section 205(r) of the Social Security Act, we only share the full file with certain Federal and State agencies.
https://www.ssa.gov/dataexchange/request_dmf.html
Social Security Death Index
Social Security Death Records (SSDR) contain the following data on a deceased person: Last name. First name. Date of Birth. Date of Death. Where the last SSB was sent. State of residence. Where the SSN was issued. Last known address.
https://socialsecuritydeathindex-search.com/
Internet Electronic Death Registration (I-EDR) - Social Security Online
Submit Records / Reports Support Information Internet Electronic Death Registration is a process that allows state vital statistic agencies to verify Social Security numbers and process death notices with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Current Release Information Internet Application Online Documentation I-EDR Overview
https://www.ssa.gov/edds/EDR/EDRindex.htm
eVital (Electronic Death Registration) - Social Security Administration
SSA uses death information primarily to prevent the payment of benefits to deceased beneficiaries. This initiative will not result in a new collection of information. Instead, the Electronic Death Registration initiative will replace the cumbersome and labor-intensive process under which SSA currently receives death information.
https://www.ssa.gov/privacy/pia/eVital%20Electronic%20Death%20Registration%20FY07.htm
How To Report A Death To Social Security - AARP
In most cases, funeral directors can report deaths to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of their client services; Social Security provides a form for this purpose. In addition, vital-statistics offices in most states have implemented Electronic Death Registration, a web-based system that aims to deliver death information to SSA with greater speed and accuracy.
https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/report-death-to-social-security.html
What should I do when someone dies? · FAQ | SSA
Views: 399184. Notify Social Security as soon as possible when someone getting benefits dies. In most cases, the funeral director will report the person’s death to Social Security. Give the funeral director the deceased’s Social Security number so he or she can report the death. See How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies for more information.
https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02077
Social Security Death Index Free Online | ObitsArchive
The public Social Security Death Index from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) currently contains over 89 million death records and is updated weekly. The index is created from records of deceased persons possessing U.S. Social Security numbers, whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Often this was done in connection with filing for death benefits by a family member, an attorney, a mortuary, etc.
https://www.obitsarchive.com/ssdi
Survivors Benefits | SSA - Social Security Administration
You should give the funeral home the deceased person’s Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You can speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/
Search US Social Security Death Index
Search US Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index Start Now! The DNA test that tells a more complete story of you. Search Search for your ancestors Search Social Security Deaths by State Search social security death index records by state. Just click on the state name for searching records within that state.
https://socialsecuritydeathindex-search.com/search/
Statement of Death By Funeral Director - Social Security Administration
Form SSA-721(06-2021) Discontinue Prior Editions Social Security Administration Page 1 of 4 OMB No. 0960-0142. Statement of Death By Funeral Director. Please complete the required fields (*) below. Send the completed form to your local Social Security (SS) Office. Please give pages 2 and 3 of this form to any survivors of the deceased.
https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-721.pdf